Chirala
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Chirala (చీరాల) is a town situated in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated at a distance of 100 km south of Vijayawada. The name has been derived from its ancient age name KsheeraPuri ("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 wide textile business it is also called Mini-Bombay. It has got some nice beaches and a few resorts.
The Indian Air Force has an air-base called Suryalanka, very near to Chirala.