India's Emerging Cities Where You Would Love to Settle Down

9. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh:

Visakhapatnam, or 'Vizag' as it is popularly known, is one of the most prominent port cities in eastern India as it has the only natural harbour on the east coast. Located at a distance of 600 kilometers from Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam has a population of over 1.7 million. It is very well connected by all modes of transport like sea (2 ports), railways, road and air. Visakhapatnam is also home to the Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command. Some of the major industries operating out the Visakhapatnam are shipyards, fisheries, and steel works which have made it an economic powerhouse within the region.

10. Kochi, Kerala:

Known as the commercial capital of Kerala, Kochi is an important port city. It is also emerging as a hub for information technology and related services. It has been an important commercial trading and tourist destination in Kerala with a population of over 2 million, as per the Census 2011. As a port city, it is ideally equipped with excellent connectivity through road, rail and air travel. The city offers international connectivity to various destinations in the Middle East as well as South East Asia. Kochi is also connected to various domestic destinations through a network of state and national highways and through its two railway stations.

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