Tagarapuvalasa Explained

Tagarapuvalasa
Pushpin Map:India Visakhapatnam
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Visakhapatnam
Coordinates:17.9311°N 83.4289°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Andhra Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Visakhapatnam
Subdivision Type3:Mandal
Subdivision Name3:Bheemunipatnam
Government Type:Municipal Corporation
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Telugu Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Telugu
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:531162
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:+91-8933-XXX XXX
Registration Plate:AP-31

Tagarapuvalasa is a neighbourhood on the banks of River Gosthani is a part of Bheemunipatnam Municipality (BMC) in Andhra Pradesh.[1] It is located on the KolkataChennai National Highway 16.
National Highway 43 diverts from Maharajupeta village north of Tagarapuvalasa.

History

Traces of habitation and early trade in and around Tagarapuvalasa may be dated back to 3rd century BC or more as many Early Buddhist sites such as Pavurallakonda, Gudiwada Dibba,[2] Cherukupalli Gutta[3] and Pellikonda,[4] are explored, documented and excavated near to this town along the River Gosthani. This area once flourished as Madhyama Kalinga region.

Geography

Tagarapuvalasa and Chittivalasa are twin towns and located at 17°55′52″N 83°25′44″E.[5]

Transport

APSRTC routes:
Route NumberStartEndVia
222Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn.Railway Station/RTC ComplexAnandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem
222VVizianagaramRTC ComplexTagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn., Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem
111Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn.KurmannapalemAnandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad, Convent, Scindia, Malkapuram, Gajuwaka
111VVizianagaramKurmannapalemTagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn., Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad, Convent, Scindia, Malkapuram, Gajuwaka
211VizianagaramVisakhapatnam Railway StationTagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn., Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex
900TTagarapuvalasa/ChittivalasaRTC ComplexBhimili, Thimmapuram, Rushikonda, Appughar, Pedawaltair, Siripuram, RTC Complex
888Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn.AnakapalliAnandapuram, Gudilova, Shontyam, Pendurthi, Sabbavaram, Sankaram
55TTagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn.ScindiaAnandapuram, Gudilova, Shontyam, Pendurthi, Vepagunta, Gopalapatnam, NAD Kotharoad, Airport, BHPV, Gajuwaka, Malkapuram

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mandal wise list of villages in Andhra Pradesh. Apland.ap.nic.in. 2013-09-07. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150319222910/http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/Visakhapatnam.pdf. 2015-03-19.
  2. Web site: B. Madhu Gopal . Evidence of Buddhist site found . The Hindu . 2012-10-09 . 2013-09-07.
  3. Web site: Buddhist remains site at kotta cherukupalli (Tagarapuvalasa) | interesting place . Wikimapia.org . 2013-09-07.
  4. Web site: Pellikonda Buddhist Site | place with historical importance, archaeological site, interesting place . Wikimapia.org . 2013-09-07.
  5. Web site: Maps, Weather, Videos, and Airports for Chittivalasa, India . Fallingrain.com . 2013-09-07.