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Vijayawada

Vijayawada, NTR district, Andhra Pradesh: PIN codes, STD code 0866, climate, landmarks, how to reach, colleges and hospitals.

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Vijayawada

Quick facts

State
Andhra Pradesh
District
NTR
Language
Telugu
River
Krishna
Elevation
11 m
Area
61.88 km²
Population
10,34,358 (2011)
STD code
0866
Vehicle registration
AP-16 (older series), AP-39 and AP-40 (newer series)
RTO office
Labbipet
PIN codes
520001 to 520015
Time zone
IST (UTC+05:30)
National highways
NH 16, NH 65, NH 30
Railway
Vijayawada Junction (BZA)
Airport
Vijayawada Airport, Gannavaram (VGA)

Map of Vijayawada

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LandmarkDirectionkm
1Gandhi Hill NW 0.2
2Vijayawada Junction (BZA) W 1.2
3Mogalrajapuram Caves SE 2.3
4Kanaka Durga Temple, Indrakeeladri W 2.7
5Prakasam Barrage SW 2.7
6Gunadala Matha Shrine E 3.1
7Bhavani Island W 3.8
8Gunadala Railway Station (GALA) NE 5.0
9Undavalli Caves SW 5.6
Kondapalli Fort NW 15.1
Gannavaram Airport (VGA) E 17.8

About Vijayawada

Vijayawada is the headquarters of NTR district in Andhra Pradesh. It stands on the Krishna River, where the Prakasam Barrage connects NTR district with Guntur district, and the Kanaka Durga Temple sits on Indrakeeladri hill above the river.

The 2011 census counted 10,34,358 people in the city, which is governed by a municipal corporation with 77 wards. Telugu is the local language.

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How to reach Vijayawada

By rail

By air

By road

National highways: NH 16, NH 65, NH 30

Distances are in a straight line from the city centre, not by road. Vijayawada Airport is at Gannavaram. The national highways NH 16, NH 65 and NH 30 serve the Vijayawada area.

Climate of Vijayawada by month

May is the hottest month, with an average high of 40.2 °C. The coolest nights are in January, with an average low of 18.5 °C. July is the wettest month (207.7 mm) and about 1,032 mm of rain falls in a year.

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmRainfall bar
Jan 30.4 18.5 5.8
Feb 32.8 20.0 10.4
Mar 35.9 22.7 11.0
Apr 37.9 25.3 17.2
May 40.2 27.3 63.0
Jun 37.2 26.7 138.3
Jul 33.9 25.4 207.7
Aug 33.0 25.1 180.5
Sep 33.2 24.9 170.3
Oct 32.4 23.8 150.6
Nov 31.4 21.4 60.5
Dec 30.4 18.9 16.7

Source: India Meteorological Department normals for Vijayawada Airport (Gannavaram) station, 1991 to 2020, as published on Wikipedia.

Census figures (2011)

Population
10,34,358
Males
5,18,590
Females
5,15,768
Sex ratio
995 females per 1,000 males
Density
16,716 per km²

Vijayawada city (municipal corporation), Census 2011 provisional totals. Including outgrowths the 2011 population is 11,43,232 (Registrar General of India). Literacy is left blank because published figures differ (81.24% and 82.59%); take it from the official Census of India tables.

Pin codes of Vijayawada

PINPost offices and areas
520001Vijayawada GPO, Chittinagar, Railway Junction, Winchipet
520004Gunadala
520010Labbipet
520011Satyanarayanapuram, Besant Road
520012Bhavanipuram
520013Krishnalanka, Pandit Nehru Bus Station
520015Azitnagar, Payakapuram, Patamata Lanka

Frequently asked questions

What is the STD code of Vijayawada?

The STD code of Vijayawada is 0866.

What is the main PIN code of Vijayawada?

The head post office, Vijayawada GPO, uses PIN code 520001.

Which river flows through Vijayawada?

The Krishna River flows along the city, and the Prakasam Barrage crosses it.

Which is the hottest month in Vijayawada?

May, with an average daily high of 40.2 °C (IMD normals for 1991 to 2020).

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Source: Wikipedia; census2011.co.in; citypopulation.de (Registrar General of India); India Post PIN listings; NTR District website; checked 30 and 31 Oct 2026