Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region
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Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Districts | Visakhapatnam Srikakulam Vizianagaram |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 681.96 km2 (263.31 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 6,501.65 km2 (2,510.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Urban | 2,035,922 |
| • Metro | 5,018,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 (IST) |
Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region is the metropolitan area covered by the city of Visakhapatnam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The entire region is spread over the districts of Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram. Under the jurisdiction of Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority, it covers an area of 6,501.65 km2 (2,510.30 sq mi) and has a population of 50.18 lakhs.
Jurisdiction
Under the jurisdiction of VMRDA, the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region (VMR), comprises, Visakhapatnam and the districts of Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram. It is spread over an area of 6,501.65 km2 (2,510.30 sq mi) and has a population of 50.18 lakhs. Anakapalle and Bheemunipatnam were merged in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC).[1]
The below table lists the urban areas of VMR:
| Jurisdiction | ||
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| Settlement Type | Name | Total |
| Municipal Corporations | GVMC, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram | 3 |
| Municipalities | Amadalavalasa, Yelamanchili | 2 |
| Nagar Panchayat | Rajam, Nellimarla | 2 |
References
- ^ "GOs issued on merger of two civic bodies, 10 panchayats". The Hindu. Visakhapatnam. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
