Polavaram Village Overview
Polavaram is a village in Sankhavaram tehsil of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It lies about 20 km from Sankhavaram tehsil headquarters and around 65 km from Kakinada district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Velangi is the Gram Panchayat for Polavaram village.
The sections below provide essential information about Polavaram village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Polavaram is 587031. The village covers a geographical area of 573 hectares and has a pincode of 533446. Pithapuram is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.
Location Map of Polavaram
Population & Demographics of Polavaram
This section provides population and demographic details of Polavaram village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 272 | 132 | 140 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 44 | 17 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 231 | 113 | 118 |
| Literate Population | 117 | 65 | 52 |
| Illiterate Population | 155 | 67 | 88 |
Key population details of Polavaram village are given below:
- Polavaram village is a small village with a total population of around 272, including approximately 132 males and 140 females, with a sex ratio of 1060 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 8 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 231 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Polavaram village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 43.01%.
- There are around 75 households in Polavaram village.
Transport & Connectivity of Polavaram
Transport facilities help residents of Polavaram village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Polavaram
The following villages are located close to Polavaram and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Polavaram
- Where is Polavaram located?
- Polavaram village is located in Sankhavaram Mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Polavaram?
- The Gram Panchayat of Polavaram is Velangi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Polavaram?
- The pincode of Polavaram is 533446.
- What is the population of Polavaram?
- Polavaram has a total population of 272, including 132 males and 140 females.
- How many households are there in Polavaram?
- There are 75 households in Polavaram.
- What is the literacy rate in Polavaram?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Polavaram is 43.01%. Male literacy is 49.24% and female literacy is 37.14%.