HB Colony
Neighbourhood in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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HB Colony is a neighborhood situated on the northern part of Visakhapatnam City, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is one of the residential area in the city.[1]
HB Colony | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
  HB Colony Location in Visakhapatnam | |
| Coordinates: 17.745048°N 83.324062°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Visakhapatnam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 530022 |
| Vehicle registration | AP-31 |
History
The name of this area came from the Housing Board which established the Residential Colony in this area by Government of Andhra Pradesh in the mid 80's.[2]
About
HB Colony is surrounded by Seethammadhara and Venkojipalem. It is connected with Maddilapalem, Dwaraka Nagar, Jagadamba Centre and One Town (Visakhapatnam).[3]
Transport
- APSRTC routes
| Route Number | Start | End | Via |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20A | HB Colony | Old Head Post Office | Seethammadhara, Satyam Junction, Gurudwara, RTC Complex, Jagadamaba Centre, Town Kotharoad |
| 69 | Arilova Colony | Railway Station | Pedagadili, Hanumanthuwaka, Venkojipalem, HB Colony, Seethammadhara, Satyam Junction, Gurudwara, RTC Complex |
