Polavaram is a village and mandal in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...

, India

India

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. It is about 35 km away from the banks of Godavari River at Papi Hills

Papi Hills

-Introduction:Papi kondalu is a lovely place whose scenery resembles the scenery of Kashmir . Papi kondalu are distributed between East Godavari, West Godavari and Khammam district. The entrance of Papi kondalu can be seen from Koruturu...

 of Eastern Ghats

Eastern Ghats

The Eastern Ghats or Eastern Ghauts are a discontinuous range of mountains along India's eastern coast. The Eastern Ghats run from West Bengal state in the north, through Orissa and Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu in the south passing some parts of Karnataka. They are eroded and cut through by the...

. It consists of 23 villages, 4 in plain area and 19 in scheduled area. The Geddapalli panchayat & its villages are in deep forest, which is 20 km away from plains.

Geography

Polavaram is located at 17.2500°N 81.6333°E. It has an average elevation of 16 metres (55 ft).

Demographics

According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Polavaram mandal is as follows:

• Total Population: 43,710 in 11,421 Households
• Male Population: 21,713 and Female Population: 21,997
• Children Under 6-years of age: 5,328 (Boys - 2,606 and Girls - 2,722)
• Total Literates: 25,309 25,309

Life style

Life style is completely rural. Polavaram is predominantly a tribal area, and it is dominated by Konda Reddy and koya tribes.

Economy

Corn, Rice, Mango and other common fruit farming. Teak, Rosewood etc. are major forest products.

Tourism

The entrance of Papi Hills

Papi Hills

-Introduction:Papi kondalu is a lovely place whose scenery resembles the scenery of Kashmir . Papi kondalu are distributed between East Godavari, West Godavari and Khammam district. The entrance of Papi kondalu can be seen from Koruturu...

 at Koruturu village and Indira Sagar Project (near Ramayyapeta h/o Polavaram village) are major tourist places. Boat cruises are running from Pattisam to Perantapalli village. Cottages are available at Koruturu village. Sri Vereswaraswamy vari temple, located in the middest of river Godavari in Pattisam village, is one of the famous temples in West Godavari District.Near to Ramayyapeta
Mahanandeswara swamy temple located at middle of the river which is very famous temple.near Ramayapeta Polavaram project is under construction.

Assembly constituency

Polavaram is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh reserved for Scheduled Tribes comprises Polavaram, Buttayagudem

Buttayagudem

Buttaigudem or Buttayagudem is a village and a mandal in West Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Demographics:According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Buttayagudem mandal is as follows:...

, Jeelugumilli

Jeelugumilli

Jilugumilli or Jeelugu-milli is a village and a mandal in West Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is located about 55 kilometers from Eluru town.-Geography:Jilugumilli is located at...

, Koyyalagudem and T.Narasapuram

T.Narasapuram

T. Narasa-puram is a village and a mandal in West Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India....

 mandals.

List of Elected Members:

• Karatam BabuRao
• 1978 - Somisetty Nagabhushanam
• 1983 and 1985 - Modiam Lakshmana Rao
• 1989 - Badisa Durga Rao
• 1994 - Punem Singanna Dora
• 1999 - Vanka Srinivasa Rao
• 2004 - Tellam Balaraju
• 2009- Tellam Balaraju

Panchayats

There are 15 panchayats in Polavaram mandal.

• Chegondapalli (village and panchayat)
• Geddapalli (village and panchayat)
• Gutala (village and panchayat)
• Itikalakota (village and panchayat)
• Jillellagudam (village and panchayat)
• Kondrukota (village and panchayat)
• Koruturu (village and panchayat)
• L.N.D.Peta (village and panchayat)
• Mamidigondi (village and panchayat)
• Pattiseema
  Pattiseema
  Pattiseema is a village in Polavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the bank of the River Godavari. It is very famous for Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple.-Sri Veereswara Swamy Temple:...
  
  (village and panchayat)
• Polavaram (panchayat and mandal headquarters)
• Pragadapalli (village and panchayat)
• Pydipaka (village and panchayat)
• Thutigunta (village and panchayat)
• Vinjaram (village and panchayat)
• Nagampalem (village and panchayat)