Mudasarlova Park Explained

Mudasarlova Park
Location:Chinna Gadhili Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Area:20acres
Operator:VMRDA

Mudasarlova Park is an urban park in the Indian city of Visakhapatnam. It is spread over 20acres of land. it was constructed in 1902 and is one of the oldest parks in this Coastal Andhra. The water reservoir in the park supplies drinking water to the city.[1] It was named one of the best picnic spots for local citizens.. The land for the construction of Mudasarlova was donated by Maharaja Sri Pusapati Ananda Gajapati Raju (Ex-MP, Visakhapatnam) from his family trust.

Mudasarlova Reservoir

Mudasarlova Park has the oldest Water reservoir in Visakhapatnam. It supplies 1 million gallons water per day. this reservoir constructed by the British in 1901.[2]

The Floating solar power plant was built in 20 acres of the reservoir, among the oldest man-made water bodies, on the outskirts of the city, at a cost of ₹11.34 crore.

Theme Park

Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority is developing a theme park.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: history of the park. 23 August 2017. Times of india. 18 August 2017.
  2. News: Reservoir. 22 August 2017. Times of india. 15 October 2015.
  3. News: Themepark. 7 April 2017. New Indian Express. 22 August 2017.