NTR Circle — the iconic roundabout and transit hub on National Highway 65 (NH-65, formerly NH-9) in the Patamata zone of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh — is named in honour of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), the legendary Telugu film actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh who is revered as one of the most influential political and cultural figures in Telugu history. Flanked to the north by the State Bank of India branch — directly in front of which FlixBus has designated its Vijayawada NTR Circle boarding stop — the circle sits at the heart of the Patamata–Benz Circle belt, one of Vijayawada’s most premium, most commercially active, and best-connected residential and commercial districts. Described as the “heart of Vijayawada” by residents and rated 4.4 out of 5 for connectivity, the Patamata–Benz Circle zone (within which NTR Circle sits) provides a compelling combination of institutional landmarks — Loyola Engineering College 1.4 kilometres away, Government Polytechnic College 0.9 kilometres, Ramesh Hospital (the region’s premier cardiac facility), and the Andhra Loyola College belt. APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) city buses toward Vijayawada Bus Stand, Vijayawada Railway Station, and KR Market stop at the NTR Circle Bus Stop, making it a daily transit anchor for the entire Benz Circle–Patamata–Moghalrajpuram neighbourhood cluster.
Location
- Address: NTR Circle, NH-65 (National Highway 65), Patamata, Benz Circle, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh — 520010
- Pin Code: 520010
- Post Office: Venkateswarapuram
- STD Code: 0866
- Administrative Zone: Ward-57 / Ward-77 — Vijayawada Municipal Corporation / Vijayawada West Assembly Constituency
| Reference Point | Distance |
| State Bank of India (In front — FlixBus stop) | Adjacent |
| Government Polytechnic College | 900 metres |
| Loyola Engineering College | 1.4 kilometres |
| Andhra Loyola College | 1.5 kilometres |
| Benz Circle | 500 metres |
| Ramesh Hospital, Vijayawada | 1 kilometre |
| Satya Narayanapuram Railway Station | 3.3 kilometres |
| Madhura Nagar Railway Station | 3.3 kilometres |
| Vijayawada Junction Railway Station | 7 kilometres |
| Vijayawada Airport (Gannavaram) | 17 kilometres |
| Amaravathi Capital | 33 kilometres |
| Guntur | 39 kilometres |
Directions to NTR Circle
From Vijayawada Junction Railway Station
Take MG Road or Bandar Road southwestward via Labbipet → continue via Benz Circle approach → approximately 7 kilometres — 15 to 20 minutes by auto-rickshaw or APSRTC city bus.
From Vijayawada Airport (Gannavaram)
Take Airport Road toward Vijayawada city → continue via Autonagar and Patamata → approximately 17 kilometres — 25 to 40 minutes by cab.
From Amaravathi Capital (New AP Capital)
Take NH-16 northward → enter Vijayawada via Mangalagiri → approximately 33 kilometres — 40 to 55 minutes.
From Benz Circle
Take MG Road (NH-65) westward → approximately 500 metres → NTR Circle. 2 to 3 minutes.
From Guntur
Take NH-16 northward → enter Vijayawada → continue to Patamata zone → approximately 39 kilometres — 50 to 65 minutes.
Road Connectivity of NTR Circle
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| NH-65 (National Highway 65) | East–West | Benz Circle, Moghalrajpuram (east) — Autonagar, RTC Cross Road (west) |
| MG Road (Mahatma Gandhi Road) | North toward Labbipet | Labbipet, Bandar Road, Vijayawada city centre |
| Patamata Road | Internal | Patamata residential belt, Gurunanak Colony |
| Tikkle Road | East | Labbipet, city centre approach |
| Panta Kaluva Road | North | Gurunanak Nagar, Ramachandra Nagar zone |
| Patamata Lanka Road | South | Patamatalanka, Autonagarzone |
APSRTC and City Bus Connectivity NTR Circle
| Route / Service | Service Details |
| APSRTC City Buses — NTR Circle Stop | Buses toward Vijayawada Bus Stand, Vijayawada Junction Railway Station, and KR Market stop at NTR Circle Bus Stop |
| APSRTC Route 1 / 1G | Ibrahimpatnam–Poranki via NTR Circle zone |
| APSRTC Route 5 / 5G / 5SG | Kabela–Auto Nagar Bus Stand and Railway Station corridor via NTR Circle |
| APSRTC — Benz Circle APSRTC Bus Station | 500 metres — primary APSRTC area terminal nearest to NTR Circle |
| FlixBus — NTR Circle (Boarding Point) | In front of State Bank of India, NTR Circle — inter-city FlixBus stop for routes to Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and other destinations |
| Private City Buses | Vijayawada private mini-buses via Patamata–Benz Circle corridor |
| Auto-Rickshaw / Cab | Available throughout the day — the most practical last-mile transit at NTR Circle |
Railway Connectivity NTR Circle
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| Satya Narayanapuram Railway Station | 3.3 km | South Central Railway | Nearest station — suburban halt |
| Madhura Nagar Railway Station | 3.3 km | South Central Railway | Secondary nearby halt |
| Vijayawada Junction Railway Station | 7 km | South Central Railway | Major junction — all express trains including Rajdhani, Duronto, Shatabdi |
Metro Connectivity NTR Circle
Vijayawada does not have an operational Metro system as of 2026. A Vijayawada Metro Rail project has been discussed in the context of Andhra Pradesh’s capital region development plans — particularly with the emergence of Amaravathi as the new capital — but no confirmed construction timeline or operational launch date is established for the city. APSRTC city buses, auto-rickshaws, and FlixBus inter-city services at NTR Circle remain the primary transit modes.
Nearby Areas and Landmarks NTR Circle
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Benz Circle | 500 metres | Vijayawada’s most prominent commercial chowk — Patamata zone anchor |
| State Bank of India (NTR Circle) | Adjacent | SBI branch — FlixBus boarding point is directly in front |
| Government Polytechnic College | 900 metres | Government technical education institution |
| Loyola Engineering College | 1.4 km | Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| Ramesh Hospital | 1 km | Vijayawada’s premier cardiac and multi-specialty hospital |
| Andhra Loyola College | 1.5 km | Reputed autonomous degree college — Jesuit institution |
| Chandana Book Centre | Adjacent | Well-known bookseller and stationery outlet at the NTR Circle zone |
| Satya Narayanapuram Railway Station | 3.3 km | Nearest rail access |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is NTR Circle located in Vijayawada?
A: NTR Circle is on NH-65, Patamata, Benz Circle zone, Vijayawada — PIN 520010 — adjacent to the State Bank of India branch, approximately 7 kilometres from Vijayawada Junction Railway Station and 500 metres from Benz Circle.
Q2. Who is NTR Circle named after in Vijayawada?
A: NTR Circle is named after Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) — the legendary Telugu film actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, one of the most revered cultural and political icons in Telugu history.
Q3. Is there a FlixBus stop at NTR Circle?
A: Yes. FlixBus has a dedicated boarding point at NTR Circle — in front of the State Bank of India, NTR Circle, Vijayawada — serving inter-city routes to Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and other destinations.
Q4. Which APSRTC buses serve NTR Circle?
A: APSRTC city buses toward Vijayawada Bus Stand, Vijayawada Railway Station, and KR Market stop at NTR Circle. Routes 1, 1G, 5, 5G, and 5SG serve the Patamata–Benz Circle corridor. The Benz Circle APSRTC Bus Station is 500 metres away.
Q5. Which railway station is nearest to NTR Circle in Vijayawada?
A: Satya Narayanapuram Railway Station and Madhura Nagar Railway Station are both approximately 3.3 kilometres away — the nearest suburban halts. Vijayawada Junction Railway Station is 7 kilometres northwest.
