Chirala Railway Station

Chirala pronunciation  is the second largest town after Ongole and 1st grade municipality located in Prakasam district in the state ofAndhra Pradesh, India.

Chirala is the first ever Model Town in ANDHRA PRADESH. The first ever using lift in Railyway Stations Over ANDHRA PADESH is in Chirala.Chirala-Perala, the twin town population of 1,62,725 ( (2011 census)and surrounded area included with more than 3 lakhs population from villages like Jandrapeta, Vetapalem, Epurupalem, Chinnaganjam, Pandhillapalli, Karamchedu, Vodarevu, Gundaipalem, and Motupalli. It used to be a Taluk of Guntur District, and later became part of then formed Prakasam District. The city is situated at a distance of 85 km south of Vijayawada and the city area developed above 50 km2 radius towards North Bapatla, south side up to Chinnaganjam, east side completely developed up to bay, and west side developed up to Parchur. The name has been derived from its ancient age name Ksheera Puri ("Here the sea looks as white as milk"). This town is the major hub for textile business in the district of Prakasam. Because of its large textile business it is also called Mini-Bombay or Chenna Bombay. There are some nice beaches and a few resorts with all the world class facilities.

The Indian Air Force has an air-base called 'Suryalanka' near to Bapatla, very near to Chirala and it is a convenient place for start the Airport (domestic and cargo) operations with help of IAF, Bapatla premises. Chirala is the major commercial center between Vijayawada and Nellore and lies on the main railway line between Chennai and Kolkata. It located on NH-214A Highway connecting to Chennai Highway. Chirala has one medical college as BAPATLA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH CENTER and it is under construction.