Vizianagaram News

Vizianagaram is one of the 9 districts in Coastal Andhra of Andhra Pradesh formed on June 1 1979. The district head quarters are located in Vizianagaram. The boundaries of Vizianagaram are Visakhapatnam district to South-west, Srikakulam district to East, Odisha state to North-west, Bay of Bengal to South-east. According to 2011 census, Vizianagaram is the least populous district consists of 2,344,474 population and occupies an area about 6,539 sq.km. Vizianagaram district news, Headlines, Local news etc can view in onlineap.com

Rivers

The major Rivers like Vegavathi, Nagavali, Gosthani, Suvarnamukhi, Champavathi and Kandivalasa that flows through the district. There are 12 Medium Irrigation Projects that helps for irrigation to the district.

Divisions

There are Two Revenue divisions in Vizianagaram namely Vizianagaram and Parvathipuram. Each divison is divided into Mandals. There are 34 Mandals in the district. There are 15 Assembly seats and 3 Lok Sabha constituencies ie. Araku, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam are included in the district.

Srikakulam District News on Economy

Vizianagaram is an Agricultural District that mostly depends on the Rainfall. The major Crops are Paddy, Cotton, Groundnut, Sugarcane, Bajra, Pulses, Ragi and Mesta. The Major industries like Jute mills, Rice and oil mills, Salt cultivation, Sugar factories and Tiles manufacturing factories are located in Vizianagaram. The minerals are Utilised by FACOR unit in the district. Famous Industries like Jindal Stainless Limited, Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited, APSRTC Garage and Zonal Workshop etc are situated in the district.

Tourism

Vizianagaram fort, Gantastambham, Mottimahal, Alakananda palace, Korukonda palace, Bobbili fort, Raj mahal, Thatipudi Reservoir, Thotapalli Barage, Perala home etc are the major tourist attractions in the district and also get Latest updates, Local news like Vizianagaram district news in onlineap.com