Gannavaram Explained

Gannavaram
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Andhra Pradesh
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates:16.5333°N 80.8°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Andhra Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Krishna
Subdivision Type3:Mandal
Subdivision Name3:Gannavaram
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:12.30
Population Total:20728
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Telugu
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:521101
Subdivision Type4:Town
Subdivision Name4:Gannavaram
Subdivision Type5:Metro
Subdivision Name5:Andhra Pradesh Capital Region

Gannavaram is a suburban town in Vijayawada in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also the mandal headquarters of Gannavaram mandal which is administered under Gudivada revenue division.[1] [2] It comes under Gudivada revenue division,and it is located in south India.Vijayawada Airport, Medha IT Park, IT companies like HCL Tech and TechMahindra are located here.

Name origin

The name Gannavaram is based on the traditional Sanskrit words "Ganna" meaning Sugarcane and "Varam" meaning 'blessing'. Historically Gannavaram used to be a primarily sugarcane-producing establishment. Hence named Gannavaram, 'blessed with sugarcane'.

Transport

APSRTC operates buses from Gannavaram bus station which also has a bus depot.[3] [4] Gannavaram railway station is one of the satellite railway stations of the .[5] The airport is located at Gannavaram 13 KM from Centre of the city. Road connectivity is available from here to Various parts of the City.

APSRTC City Bus Routes

Route NumberStartEndVia
116Kaleswarao MarketGannavaramVijayawada Railway Station, Ramavarapadu Ring, Nidamanuru, Gannavaram
116 (METRO EXPRESS)Vijayawada City Bus TerminalGannavaramVijayawada Railway Station, Maruthinagar, gunadala, Ramavarapadu, Nidamanuru, gudavali, Gannavaram
145GKondapalli Railway StationGannavaramKondapalli Railway Station, Eluru Road, Gunadala, Ramavarapadu, Prasadampadu, Enkepadu, Nidamanuru, Kesarapalli, Gannavaram
188Kondapalli Railway StationGannavaramKondapalli Railway Station, Eluru Road, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop
212PKaleswarao MarketGannavaramKaleswararao Market, Gannavaram (Via P Patnam)
212SKaleswarao MarketGannavaramKaleswararao Market, Gannavaram (Via S.Gudem)
241KankipaduGannavaramKankipadu, Pundaipadu Center, Uppaluru, Kesarapalli, RTO Office, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop
252Kaleswarao MarketHanuman JunctionKaleswararao Market, Pnbs, Ramavarappadu Bus Stop, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop, Hanuman Junction
252BKR Market Bus stopHanuman JunctionKR Market Bus Stop, Pnbs, Post Office Bus stop, Benz Circle, Ramavarappadu Bus Stop, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop, Hanuman Junction
252B (METRO EXPRESS)Kaleswarao MarketHanuman JunctionPWD Grounds, Labbipet, benz circle, Stella College, Currency Nagar, Prasadampadu, Gannavaram
252S (METRO EXPRESS)Vijayawada City Bus TerminalHanuman JunctionVijayawada Railway Station, Eluru Road, Ramavarapadu Ring, Nidamanuru, gudavali, Gannavaram

Education

The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[6] [7] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu. Among the high schools in the area include, Little Lights Free Education High School, APSW Residential School, Z.P. High School, and Z.P. High School (girls).[8]

The National Institute of Disaster Management was planned to be set up at the town by the higher education department of the state.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Krishna District Mandals. Census of India. 19 January 2015. 495, 526–527. PDF.
  2. Web site: Administrative Setup. Krishna District Official Website. National Informatics Centre. 9 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20141020223104/http://krishna.nic.in/admin-setup.aspx. 20 October 2014. dead.
  3. Web site: Bus Stations in Districts . Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation . 8 March 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx . 22 March 2016 .
  4. News: Sujatha Varma. P. RTC offers a ‘sweet’ journey. 8 March 2016. The Hindu. 7 February 2016. Vijayawada.
  5. News: Train services to be partially affected for nine days. 20 April 2017. The Hindu. en.
  6. Web site: School Education Department. School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. 7 November 2016. PDF. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160319051231/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf. 19 March 2016.
  7. Web site: The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal AP State Portal. www.ap.gov.in. 7 November 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155331/http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/. 7 November 2016.
  8. Web site: List of High Schools. District : Krishna Mandal :Gannavaram . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180712220600/http://education.sakshi.com/(S(i3243xffszd00lndl4ycdj2x))/Schools/HIGH/KRI/Gannavaram.pdf . 12 July 2018 . 18 May 2010.
  9. News: Maitreyi. M. l Melly. Higher education institutions: State fast tracks process. 23 September 2016. The Hindu. 20 February 2016. en-IN.