Google Map Of Vizianagaram

• District Code: VZ
• Population Of Vizianagaram - 2,342,868 (2011)
• Area (km²) - 6,539 square kilometres (2,525 sq mi)
• Division - NA
• Parliamentary Constituency - Vizianagaram and Parvathipuram.
• Assembly Constituency - Bhogapuram, Bobbili, Cheepurupalli, Gajapathinagaram, Nagur, Parvathipuram, Salur, Nellimarla, Srungavarapukota, Uttarapalli and Vizianagaram.
• Time zone Of Vizianagaram - IST (UTC+5:30)
• Elevation Of Vizianagaram - NA
• Sex Ratio - 1016 (2011)
• Official Website - http://vizianagaram.nic.in/

Situated in the North Eastern part of Andhra Pradesh, the district of Vizianagaram is the largest municipality of the State. Vizianagaram, the main city of the district is also the district headquarters. It is the educational centre of coastal Andhra. So it is called the City of Education. The district was formed on first of June 1979, taking some parts from the district of Vizianagaram and some from Vishakhapatnam district. The district covers an area of six thousand five hundred thirty nine Square Kilometers.

During the mediaeval period Hindu Emperor of Kalinga was the ruler of this city but later on Golconda rulers governed the city. Pusapati family also ruled the district. Amala Raju build Pooshpadu village in Nandigama.

Vizianagaram is rich in textile wholesome market. The district has many industries. The largest Ferro-manganese plant is located in this district.

The climate of Vizinagaram is very humid with unbearable summer and incessant rainfall. The summer continues from March to May. South west monsoon brings showers in the early June and stays till September. Occasional rains brought by north east monsoon continue till November. December to February is the pleasant winter season of the district.