Seethammadhara is a neighborhood in the city of
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam (; List of renamed places in India, formerly known as Vizagapatam, and also referred to as Vizag, Visakha, and Waltair) is the largest and most populous metropolitan city in the States and union territories of India, Indian stat ...
, India. The neighborhood is considered as the major residential area in the district. It is located within the jurisdiction of the
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is the civic body that governs the city of Visakhapatnam, largest city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its jurisdiction encompasses an area of . It is also part of the planning body of t ...
, which is responsible for the civic amenities in Seethammadhara. It is located in the central of Visakhapatnam city.
Seethammadhara mandal is one of the 46 mandals of
Visakhapatnam District. It is under the administration of
Visakhapatnam revenue division and the headquarters is located at Seethammadhara. The Mandal is bounded by
Gopalapatnam,
Maharanipeta and
Bheemunipatnam mandals.
Wards
Seethammadara Mandal consists of following wards
Location and Geography
Seethammadara is located about 12 km from Visakhapatnam Airport and about 6 km from Visakhapatnam railway station. It lies to the north-west of
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam (; List of renamed places in India, formerly known as Vizagapatam, and also referred to as Vizag, Visakha, and Waltair) is the largest and most populous metropolitan city in the States and union territories of India, Indian stat ...
City and is loosely bordered by Maddilapalem to the south and MVP Colony to the east, Gopalapatnam to the west, Maharanipeta to the south-east.
Hospitals
The nearest major hospitals to Seethammadhara are Queens NRI Hospital, NRI Hospital, and Lions Cancer Hospital which is well known for the cancer treatment facilities available.
Real Estate
Lansum Oxygen Towers is a tallest skyscraper in Visakhapatnam. It has 35 floors.
Transport
Seethammadhara is well connected to most locations of the city by the state-owned bus service,
APSRTC
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (abbreviated as APSRTC) is the state-owned road transport corporation in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its headquarters is located at NTR Administ ...
. Apart from the city buses many RTC and private operators run inter-city buses with Seethammadhara as a starting point.
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APSRTC
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (abbreviated as APSRTC) is the state-owned road transport corporation in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its headquarters is located at NTR Administ ...
routes:
References
Neighbourhoods in Visakhapatnam
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