Neighbourhood in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Kancharapalem
Kancharapalem is a locality in the city of Visakhapatnam, India.
Kancharapalem is an old settlement of Visakhapatanam. It has the oldest railway locomotive shed, the first Industrial estate of Visakhapatnam, Govt. Industrial training Institute. Government polytechnic college railway quarters, port and Navy quarters are located in this area. The oldest bridge in the town is located here known as Gnanapuram Bridge.
How locals move
Getting around Kancharapalem the local way
- Get aroundHowever, apart from the bus service, taxis or autorickshaws can also be hired.
- Go nextIt is definitely not a day trip, but the APTDC facilities can serve as a decent lodging.
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