Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region

Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region
Metropolitan Area
Government
  Regional authority Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority
Area[1]
  Total 5,573 km2 (2,152 sq mi)

Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region is the conurbation or metropolitan area covered by the city of Visakhapatnam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The entire region is spread over the districts of Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram. Under the jurisdiction of Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority, it covers an area of 5,573 km2 (2,152 sq mi) and has a population of 53.4 lakhs.[1]

Jurisdiction

The areas under the jurisdiction of VMR includes 3 corporations, 3 municipalities, 2 nagar panchayats and 1170 villages.[1] Anakapalle and Bheemunipatnam were merged in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC).[2]

The below table lists the areas of VMR:

Jurisdiction
Settlement Type Name Total
Municipal Corporations GVMC, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram 3
Municipalities Amadalavalasa, Tuni, Yelamanchili 3
Nagar Panchayat Rajam, Nellimarla 2

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Key Facts on VMR" (PDF). Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority. pp. 44–45. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  2. "GOs issued on merger of two civic bodies, 10 panchayats". The Hindu (Visakhapatnam). 31 July 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2016.

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Coordinates: 17°41′18″N 83°13′07″E / 17.68833°N 83.21861°E / 17.68833; 83.21861

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