Polavaram - Tekkali, Srikakulam

Polavaram is a village situated in the Tekkali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tekkali and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Polavaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Polavaram is 580963. The village covers a total geographical area of 529 hectares and falls under the 532203 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Polavaram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Polavaram

As per Census 2011, Polavaram village has a total population of 2,313 people, consisting of 1,184 males and 1,129 females. The village has 616 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,427 literate and 886 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Polavaram are given below:

Nearby Villages of Polavaram

Polavaram is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Polavaram

Polavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Peddasana, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Polavaram is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Polavaram is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Polavaram

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Polavaram village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Polavaram

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Polavaram village are given below:

FAQs about Polavaram