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Vijayawada is an important link connecting the three regions of Andhra Pradesh and is a major transit point. Two National Highways, the NH-5 from Chennai to Kolkata and the NH-9 from Machilipatnam to Mumbai, pass through the city connecting it to other parts of the country. National Highway 221 connects the city to Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh. It is connected to other areas of the state by state highways and district roads. Pandit Nehru bus station is the second largest bus station in Asia next to Chennai. The APSRTC-run city buses (Metro Express, City Sheetal (A/C Buses) and Ordinary) and auto rickshaws are the main mode of public transport. A BRTS buses are also operated as well. APSRTC is running more than 450 city buses in city to various destinations. |
Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao Government College of Music and Dance, a premier institute in Vijayawada provides interested students in the performing arts of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Supported and guided by renowned personalities from the field of music and dance, it offers rigorous training in traditional musical instruments of Saraswati veena, Tabla, Mridangam, Nadaswaram, Violin, Vocal Music, dance form of Kuchipudi and other traditional dances. After successful completion of the various courses, the institute honors the students with certificates with a proper grading system. The Institute organizes several cultural events to display the artistic caliber and creative imagination of the excellent performers of the city. |
Vijayawada ( pronunciation (help·info)) is the commercial city of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest after Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, with an area of 261.88 km2. The city has a population of 1,021,860 (2011 Census), while the population of the metropolitan area is 1,491,202. The name Vijayawada, meaning “Land of Victory”, is derived from the presiding deity, Kanaka Durga, also called Vijaya.It is also believed that rulers of orissa after conquering the land named it as “vijay bahuda”,depicting “return after victory” .The city is also popularly known by its historic name Bezawada, which is used by the Indian Railways in assigning its railway station code “BZA”. |
The industrial estate in Kondapalli, an industrial suburb, is spread over 450 acres (1.8 km2) and is base to more than 800 industries. In addition a 1800MW Vijayawada thermal power project (VTPS) and 368.144 MW gas-based LANCO power plant which is under expansion to 768.144 MW are located here. In March 2011 Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) announced that it signed an agreement with APGENCO for setting up a 182 MW plant at Vijayawada as a technology demonstration project. Kondapalli suburb also houses Andhra Pradesh Heavy Machinery & Engineering Limited (APHMEL) factory besides being a hub for storage, bottling and transportation of petroleum products. |
There are many tales behind the origin of the name Vijayawada. At first it was named as Chandrala which comes under the family of Gajapathis which means victory and later Legends have it that this was the place where Arjuna was blessed by Shiva, on Indrakiladri Hill. In another legend it is stated that Goddesses Durga killed the demon and relaxed in this place for some time. As she was victorious (Vijaya), the place got the name as Vijayawada (Vijaya: victory and Wada: city/place/location) which literally means “City of Victory”. The Epic of Mahabharata refers to Indrakiladri hills as the place where Arjuna secured “Pasupathastra” from Lord Siva. |
Rajiv Gandhi Park – It has roller skating rink, Bungee Trampoline, and a garden. K.L.Rao Park – It has Boating, swimming pool, and a garden. Dr.B.R.Ambedkar & Raghavaiah park – The main attraction is the hanging bridge connecting the two parts of the park on ether side of the canal. Mahatma Gandhi park – This is the oldest park in the city located in I town. The park is fully crowded in the evenings .It has a gym, used by a lot of people. G.V.S Sastry park – This park is located near Satynarayanapuram old Railway station and the park is done in an innovative way. The main attraction is the skating ring used by many children in this park. |
Water, drainage and waste collection services are provided by Vijayawada Municipal Corporation. Fire fighting services are maintained by the Andhra Pradesh Fire Services Department. There are at present five fire stations here. India Post provides physical mail services as well as many private courier service providers. Other Utility companies serving Vijayawada include Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum ( Petrol,Diesel, Gas); Southern Power Distribution Company (electricity); Bhagyanagar Gas Limited( CNG, PNG); Airtel, AirCel, BSNL,Idea, MTS, Reliance Communications, TATA DOCOMO, Uninor, Vodafone 3G networks available. |
Today, the city is home to many of the most well-recognized educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh and mother of the corporate education. It is well connected to other regions by road, air and rail, and has the second biggest railway junction in India. As the commercial capital of Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada is politically active, sociologically dominant, agriculturally rich, and is an industrial transportation hub. Vijayawada has been recognised as a Global City of the Future by McKinsey Quarterly. It is also India’s one of the most promising cities for the future, and 159th fastest developing city in the world. |
Vijayawada is the main center of movies, also referred as “Cine Rajadhani” means “Capital of Films”. First theater of the state “Maruthi talkies” was built in the year 1921 at One-town. There is a belief in Film industry that the stamina and run of the films depend upon the talk in Vijayawada which shows the citizens interest towards films. Telugu films have the biggest market here with a market share greater than 95% followed by Hindi and English. There are around 45 theaters in Vijayawada including 2 multiplexes. 4 multiplexes are going to start their operations next year. |