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
Neighborhood
BRTS road at Arilova
BRTS road at Arilova
Arilova is located in Visakhapatnam
Arilova
Arilova
Location in Visakhapatnam
Coordinates: 17°46′05″N 83°18′36″E / 17.767921°N 83.310008°E / 17.767921; 83.310008
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictVisakhapatnam
Government
 • BodyGreater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAP 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.

A view of Arilova

Localities

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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

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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

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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
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

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  1. ^ "Visakhapatnam: ESIC Hospital to be shifted". 23 November 2017.