Pattiseema

Pattiseema is a village in Polavaram mandal of West 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.

Pattiseema

Pattisam[1]
Village
Coordinates: 17°13′07″N 81°38′09″E
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictWest Godavari
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
534315
Vehicle registrationAP

Demographics

As of 2011 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]

References
  1. "Pattiseema Census 2011". Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  2. "Pattiseema Grama Panchayat". Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  3. Veerabhadra, Temple. "Pattisema Temple location". www.browserrajahmundry.in. Archived from the original on 25 April 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  4. "About Pattiseema". Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  5. "Pattiseema Papikondalu Pattiseema". Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  6. "Pattiseema APTDC". Retrieved 6 October 2017.
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