Soldierpet
Neighbourhood in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Soldierpet is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] In the 18th century the area was a residential colony for the British Army.[2]
Soldierpet | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
  Soldierpet Location in Visakhapatnam | |
| Coordinates: 17.694074°N 83.293540°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Visakhapatnam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 530001 |
| Vehicle registration | AP 31, AP 32 and AP 33 |
History
Soldierpet was formerly home to an Anglo-Indian community and resembles the backyards of Great Britain. The locality has several educational institutions.[3]
The city is now expanding northward and has had problems with pollution.[4]
