Asilmetta ("Asella Metta") is a neighborhood in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. In the olden days, the government collected taxes (''Asellu'' in Telugu) in this area, hence the name.[1]

Asilmetta
Neighbourhood
Commercial Road of Asilmetta
Commercial Road of Asilmetta
Asilmetta is located in Visakhapatnam
Asilmetta
Asilmetta
Location Visakhapatnam
Coordinates: 17°43′40″N 83°18′45″E / 17.727738°N 83.312366°E / 17.727738; 83.312366
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictVisakhapatnam
Government
 • BodyGreater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
530003

Commerce

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Pictured is one of the busiest commercial areas in Visakhapatnam City. It is a hub for many shopping malls, food courts, and restaurants, as well as educational institutes. The Sampath Vinayagar Temple is also located here.area.

Transport

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APSRTC bus network provides ready access to any part of the city; the Dwaraka Bus Station is very close to this area.

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References

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  1. ^ "It's chock-a-block at Asilmetta - The Hindu".