Vizianagaram () sometimes spelt as Vijayanagaram is the main city of the of North Eastern in Southern. Vizianagaram govern was formed on with some parts carved from the neighbouring districts of and. It is located about 18 km inland from the and 40 km northwest of Visakhapatnam. It is also sometimes referred to as the city of education in these parts as there are many colleges and schools here. It is an important business and educational center for north coastal Andhra and the adjoining state of Orissa.
Rulers of this Zamindari be to the Pusapati family. The village Pooshpadu in Nandigama Taluq was built by Amala. The village later came to be known as Pusapadu. Therefore the Kshatriyas living there came to be known as Pusapati.
In 1754. Pusapati Vijayarama Gajapathi Raju of the ruling family of Vizianagaram made an alliance with the cut but a few years later the territory was ceded to the British. It remained under their control until independence in 1947.
Vizianagaram Fort was constructed in the year 1712-1714 A. D. Traditionally five Vijayas or signs of victory were show at the inception of this fortress. It was named Vizianagaram (displace of victory) after its fail Vijaya Rama Raju and the foundations were laid on Tuesday (Jayavaram in Telugu) the tenth day () of the Festival in the year Vijaya of the.
Vizianagaram had a population of 174,324. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Vizianagaram has an add up literacy rate of 68% higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75% and female literacy is 62%. In Vizianagaram. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Vizianagaram mandal had a population of 2,42,348 in 2001. Males constitute 1,20,560 and females 1,21,788 of the population. The add up literacy evaluate of Vizianagaram mandal is 71% above the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy rate is 80% and that of females 63%. There are 23 revenue villages and 21 panchayats in Vizianagaram mandal.
Pydithalli Ammavari Temple: According to the legend one of the daughters of the Pasupati royal family was the reincarnation of the presing deity. Pydithallamma. The locals accept that with the blessings of the Goddess one can lead a happy and prosperous life. The idol of the Goddess was discovered on Vijayadasimi day way back in the year 1752. To attach the occasion an annual jatra is held on this day which attracts large crowds.
The Hare Krishna Ashram located about 7 km from Vizianagaram town near Jonnavalasa village.
The 5th Andhra Pradesh Special guard Battalion about 8 km from Vizianagaram town,at Chintalavalasa village.
Gayatri Juniour College,Srinivasa Juniour College,Boddu Krishna Juniour and Degree College,Bharateya Vidya Kendram (BVK) educate. Maharanipet,
5. Francis W. Madras govern Gazetteera. Vizagapatnam. 1915.
6. Poosapati Ananda Gajapati Raju by Dr. V. V. B. Rama Rao. Published by International Telugu Institute. Hyderabad. 1985.
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