| Kurmannapalem | |
| Settlement Type: | Neighbourhood |
| Pushpin Map: | India Visakhapatnam |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Visakhapatnam |
| Coordinates: | 17.685°N 83.1675°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name1: | Andhra Pradesh |
| Subdivision Name2: | Visakhapatnam |
| Governing Body: | Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code Type: | PIN |
| Postal Code: | 530046 |
| Registration Plate Type: | Vehicle Registration |
| Registration Plate: | AP31, AP32 (Former) AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[1] |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Telugu |
Kurmannapalem is an Urban neighbourhood area of the city of Visakhapatnam, India and belongs to the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. It has a population of 60,588 (2001 census) and forms part of the Visakhapatnam city under Gajuwaka Revenue Mandal.[2]
Chennai-Kolkata Highway (NH 16) is the major roadways of the locality connecting the other parts of Vishakhapatnam to the neighborhood. Vishakhapatnam International Airport is 15 km from the locality and can be reached via NH16. Duvvada Railway station (2 km) is the nearest available train facility. Kurmanipalem is the local bus stand aiding the daily commute of the residents. The locality has no metro facility currently but metro is planned in future from Steel plant gate situated in Kurmannapalem to Kommadi.
Some reputed educational institutions in and around Kurmannapalem are Dr. K.K.R's Gowtham Concept, Sri Ramakrishna English Medium School, Gloria English Medium School, Bharat ITI College, and Sri Gayatri Junior College. The locality is close to some renowned multispecialty hospitals like Sree Vaishnavi Health Care and Dental, Esi Dispensary Hospital, and Sree Venkata Padmavathi Healthcare. The everyday needs are supported to the residents by Gvmc Rythu Bazar, More super markets, and Reliance Fresh a lot more.
"The famous Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is only 10 km from the locality. The locality also houses many small-scale engineering work companies such as Sri Lakshmi Sai Engg. Works, Beekay Structural Steels, Vesuvius India Limited, and Jami Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd. Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone can be reached within 3 km. Varma IT Services RISE ENTERRISES - ""The ultimate Solution"", Abhinav Group, BI Experts Pvt Ltd, Cyphare Intelligence Private Limited, and SlickPOS are the few other IT/ITeS providing employment opportunities. The Shipyard of Vishakhapatnam is only 12 km from Kurmannapalem
| Route Number | Start | End | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400N | Vaada Cheepurapalli | RTC Complex | Paravada, Steel Plant, Kurmannapalem, Old Gajuwaka, New Gajuwaka, Sriharipuram, Malkapuram, Scindia, Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam Railway Station | |
| 400Y | Yelamanchili | RTC Complex | Atchuthapuram, Paravada, Steel Plant, Kurmannapalem, Old Gajuwaka, New Gajuwaka, Sriharipuram, Malkapuram, Scindia, Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam Railway Station | |
| 99K | Kurmannapalem | R.K.Beach | Old Gajuwaka, New Gajuwaka, Sriharipuram, Malkapuram, Scindia, Naval Dockyard, Old Post Office, Jagadamba, Maharanipeta | |
| 38K | Steel Plant Sector 5 | RTC Complex | BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar | |
| 111 | Kurmannapalem | Tagarapuvalasa | Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar, Maddilapalem, Hanumanthuwaka, Yendada, Madhurawada, Anandapuram | |
| 600 | Scindia | Anakapalle | Lankelapalem, Kurmannapalem, Old Gajuwaka, New Gajuwaka, Sriharipuram, Malkapuram | |
| 38Y | Duvvada Railway Station | RTC Complex | Kurmannaplem, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar | |
| 404 | Steelplant Main Gate | PM Palem | Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar, Maddilapalem, Hanumanthuwaka, Yendada | |
| 500 | Anakapalle | RTC Complex | Lankelapalem, Kurmannaplem, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar |