Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Google Selects Turlawada, Vizag for Second-Largest Data Centre
Google, a big technology company, is planning to build a huge computer center in a village called Turlawada in India.
This place will be one of the largest of its kind in the world.
The villagers are excited because they think it will create many jobs and help their village grow, similar to a past industry that briefly brought work.
Some farmers who gave their land are happy with the money and benefits they will receive.
However, people are also asking questions about how the center will get enough electricity and water without using too much from the local area.
Officials have assured them that special electricity stations will be built and water will come from nearby reservoirs, not local wells.
The village has been chosen because there's a lot of land available.
This project is expected to bring new opportunities and help the local businesses like shops and milk centers do better.
Google has chosen Turlawada, a village in Visakhapatnam, India, to host its second-largest data centre and AI hub, spanning 308.65 acres.
Additional sites have been identified in Mudasarlova (120 acres) and Rambilli mandal (160 acres) within the Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts.
Local farmers are discussing compensation and employment, with some reporting satisfaction with offers of land and financial benefits.
Concerns about electricity and water supply have been addressed with assurances of a dedicated substation and water sourced from reservoirs, not local groundwater.
The data centre is anticipated to bring significant employment opportunities and economic development to Turlawada and surrounding areas.
- Who
- Google, local villagers, farmers, Turlawada sarpanch B.R.B. Naidu, local MLA Ganta Srinivas, Visakhapatnam collector
- What
- Google selecting Turlawada, Visakhapatnam, for its second-largest data centre and AI hub.
- When
- Ongoing developments, with village officials surveying the site for ten months and local MLA confirming the news.
- Where
- Turlawada village (Visakhapatnam district), Mudasarlova (Visakhapatnam district), Rambilli mandal (Anakapalli district), India.
- Why
- To establish a large data centre and AI hub, bringing employment and development to the region.
Resident Concerns
Official Assurances and Potential Benefits
Resource Allocation and Infrastructure
Resident Concerns
Villagers have raised concerns about the electricity and water supply needed for the data centre.
Official Assurances and Potential Benefits
Assurances have been given that a dedicated electricity substation will be built, and water will be sourced from the Gambhiram reservoir, Jaggamma Gedda, and Polavaram, not local groundwater.
Land Acquisition and Compensation
Resident Concerns
Farmers are discussing compensation and employment related to land contributed for the project.
Official Assurances and Potential Benefits
Landowners like Bali Venkatrao have been promised ₹50 lakh per acre, subsidized land, and a shop, expressing satisfaction. Bali Venkatraju anticipates broader economic benefits including flourishing local businesses and job opportunities for the youth.
- Company
- Project
- Data Centre and AI Hub
- Primary Location
- Turlawada, Visakhapatnam District
- Land Area (Turlawada)
- 308.65 acres
- Other Locations
- Mudasarlova (120 acres), Rambilli (160 acres)
- Potential Benefits
- Employment, development, increased incomes, flourishing local businesses
- Water Source
- Gambhiram reservoir, Jaggamma Gedda, Polavaram