Chirala town is also known as Kshirapuri which translates as sea looks as white as milk. The name got transformed to Chirala., where Chirala means Sari. It is also known as “SMALL BOMBAY” or “MINI MUMBAI” of South India where textiles and handlooms are famous till date. It is also one of the main producers of Cashew Nuts in different varieties and exported across the world. It is also famous tourist spot for beach resorts. Chirala town is well connected with National and State Highways. State Highway 48, also referred as GUNTUR-BAPTLA-CHIRALA ROAD connects the town with GUNTUR. Chirala Railway Station is an A-Category station in Vijayawada Railway Division of South Central Railway Zone. Chirala is at the Latitude 15.812074 and Longitude 80.355377.