About Polavaram

Polavaram (Telugu: , Hindi: ) is a village and mandal in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is about 35km away from the banks of Godavari River at Papi Hills of Eastern Ghats. 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 20km away from plains. Polavaram is located at 171500N 813800E / 17.2500N 81.6333E / 17.2500; 81.6333. It has an average elevation of 16metres (55ft). According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Polavaram mandal is as follows: Life style is completely rural. Polavaram is predominantly a tribal area, and it is dominated by Konda Reddy and koya tribes. Corn, Rice, Mango and other common fruit farming. Teak, Rosewood etc. are major forest products. The entrance of Papi Hills at Koruturu village and Indira Sagar Project (near Ramayyapeta h/o Polavaram village) are major tourist places. Boat cruises are running from...