Pattiseema Explained

Pattiseema
Other Name:Pattisam[1]
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates:17.2186°N 81.6358°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Andhra Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:East Godavari
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Telugu
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:534315
Registration Plate:AP
Map Alt:Dynamic map of village

Pattiseema is a village in Polavaram mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.[2] It is located on the bank of the River Godavari. It is a site of historical importance for Hindus. Famous temple named Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple is picturesquely located on a hillock known as Devakuta Parvatha located on an island in the midst of Godavari River.[3] Pattiseema has a railway junction connecting major cities.

Demographics

Census of India, Pattiseema had a population of 4792. The total population constitute, 2382 males and 2410 females with a sex ratio of 1012 females per 1000 males. 424 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, with sex ratio of 991 The average literacy rate stands at 68.83%.[1]

Temple

The temple houses a life-size statue of Devi Bhadrakali which is decorated with heavy ornaments and a sword. It is known as one of the Panchakasi Kshetrams of the Shaivaites.[4]

Transport

AP TDC runs bus services from Rajahmundry to this village.[5] The temple can be only be accessed through boats run by APTDC.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pattiseema Census 2011. 20 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Pattiseema Grama Panchayat. 6 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Pattisema Temple location. Veerabhadra. Temple. www.browserrajahmundry.in. 5 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160425060923/http://browserajahmundry.in/tourismimages/pattiseema-temple/. 25 April 2016. dead.
  4. Web site: About Pattiseema. 6 October 2017.
  5. Web site: Pattiseema Papikondalu Pattiseema. 20 May 2017.
  6. Web site: Pattiseema APTDC. 6 October 2017.