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. [citation needed]

Tagarapuvalasa
View of Thagarapuvalasa Town
View of Thagarapuvalasa Town
Tagarapuvalasa is located in Visakhapatnam
Tagarapuvalasa
Tagarapuvalasa
Location in Visakhapatnam
Coordinates: 17°55′52″N 83°25′44″E / 17.93111°N 83.42889°E / 17.93111; 83.42889
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictVisakhapatnam
MandalBheemunipatnam
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyGVMC
Telugu Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
531162
Telephone code+91-8933-XXX XXX
Vehicle registrationAP-31

History

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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

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

Transport

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APSRTC routes
Route Number Start End Via
222 Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn. Railway Station/RTC Complex Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem
222V Vizianagaram RTC Complex Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn., Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem
111 Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn. Kurmannapalem Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad, Convent, Scindia, Malkapuram, Gajuwaka
111V Vizianagaram Kurmannapalem Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn., Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad, Convent, Scindia, Malkapuram, Gajuwaka
211 Vizianagaram Visakhapatnam Railway Station Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn., Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex
900T Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa RTC Complex Bhimili, Thimmapuram, Rushikonda, Appughar, Pedawaltair, Siripuram, RTC Complex
888 Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn. Anakapalli Anandapuram, Gudilova, Shontyam, Pendurthi, Sabbavaram, Sankaram
55T Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn. Scindia Anandapuram, Gudilova, Shontyam, Pendurthi, Vepagunta, Gopalapatnam, NAD Kotharoad, Airport, BHPV, Gajuwaka, Malkapuram

References

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  1. ^ "Mandal wise list of villages in Andhra Pradesh" (PDF). Apland.ap.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 March 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  2. ^ B. Madhu Gopal (9 October 2012). "Evidence of Buddhist site found". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  3. ^ "Buddhist remains site at kotta cherukupalli (Tagarapuvalasa) | interesting place". Wikimapia.org. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  4. ^ "Pellikonda Buddhist Site | place with historical importance, archaeological site, interesting place". Wikimapia.org. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  5. ^ "Maps, Weather, Videos, and Airports for Chittivalasa, India". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 7 September 2013.