Summary
Arilova is a residential area of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the north fringe of Visakhapatnam city with hills surrounding on opposite sides. It is located beside Kailasagiri. Arilova is a Part of GVMC Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, which is responsible for the civic amenities in Arilova.
Arilova | |
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Neighborhood | |
 BRTS road at Arilova | |
  Arilova Location in Visakhapatnam | |
| Coordinates: 17°46′05″N 83°18′36″E / 17.767921°N 83.310008°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Visakhapatnam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AP 31, AP 32 and AP 33 |
Head Office: Visakhapatnam H.O Sub Office: Govt Dairy Farm S.O Location: Visakhapatnam (Urban) Taluk of Visakhapatnam
District[1]
Arilova is mainly a middle-class hub. Arilova comes under Visakhapatnam- East Constituency. Arilova plays an important role in every aspect of Visakhapatnam. It is also known as the Health City of Visakhapatnam as many hospitals are being built in and around Arilova.
Localities edit
Kailasnagar and Sri Hari Nagar, Arilova Colony, Durganagar, TIC Point, Ambedkar Nagar, Parvathi Nagar, Apsara Colony, Mustafa Colony, Balaji Nagar, and Thotagaruvu are important residential areas in Arilova. The East Point golf club was also located in Arilova. Mudasarlova Reservoir is Located near this place. Hanumanthuwaka, Kailasagiri, M.V.P, Venkojipalem are places located around Visakhapatnam.
Hospitals edit
The nearest major hospitals are the Visakha Institute of Medical Science, L.V. Prasad Eye Hospital, Apollo hospital,Narayana Medciti, Care Hospital, Gims Hospital, Pinnacle hospitals, M.B Hospital, and diabetics hospitals. Arilova is also known as the Health City of Visakhapatnam.
Transport edit
Arilova is well connected to most locations of the city by the state-owned bus service, APSRTC. Arilova as Bus Rapid Transit System Roads. Any part of Vizag can be reached in just a few minutes. Arilova is directly connected to Visakhapatnam Railway Station, Dwaraka Nagar, Jagadamba Centre, MVP Colony, Asilmetta and Simhachalam. Arilova BRTS is a crucial part of the circuit in the city. Bus routes from Arilova: 69-Railway station, 60c-Jagadamba, 60b-RK Beach, 400-Gajuwaka & 500-Anakapalli.
- APSRTC routes
| Route Number | Start | End | Via |
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| 60C | Arilova Colony | Old Head Post Office | Pedagadili, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad |
| 60R | Arilova Colony | RK Beach | Pedagadili, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre |
| 69 | Arilova Colony | Railway Station | Pedagadili, Hanumanthuwaka, Venkojipalem, Seethammadhara, Satyam Junction, Gurudwar, RTC Complex |
| 68K/68 | Kothavalasa/Pendurthi | RK Beach | Vepagunta, Simhachalam, Adavivaram, Pedagadili, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre |
| 60 | Simhachalam | Old Head Post Office | Adavivaram, Pedagadili, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad |
References edit
- ^ "Visakhapatnam: ESIC Hospital to be shifted". 23 November 2017.