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 Pattisam[1] | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 17°13′07″N 81°38′09″E | |
Country | India |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
District | West Godavari |
Languages | |
• Official | Telugu |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 534315 |
Vehicle registration | AP |
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
- "Pattiseema Census 2011". Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- "Pattiseema Grama Panchayat". Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- Veerabhadra, Temple. "Pattisema Temple location". www.browserrajahmundry.in. Archived from the original on 25 April 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- "About Pattiseema". Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- "Pattiseema Papikondalu Pattiseema". Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- "Pattiseema APTDC". Retrieved 6 October 2017.