
Parvathipuram is a
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality' ...
located at
Parvathipuram Manyam district
Parvathipuram Manyam district is a district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. With Parvathipuram as its administrative headquarters, it became functional from 4 April 2022. The district was formed from Parvathipuram revenue division from ...
of
Indian state
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, for a total of 36 subnational entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into 800 districts and smaller administrative divisions by the respe ...
of
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (ISO 15919, ISO: , , AP) is a States and union territories of India, state on the East Coast of India, east coast of southern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by area, seventh-largest state and th ...
. It is the administrative headquarters of
Parvathipuram Manyam district
Parvathipuram Manyam district is a district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. With Parvathipuram as its administrative headquarters, it became functional from 4 April 2022. The district was formed from Parvathipuram revenue division from ...
and headquarters of
Parvathipuram revenue division and Parvathipuram mandal. This revenue division shares a border with various districts in
Odisha
Odisha (), formerly Orissa (List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2011), is a States and union territories of India, state located in East India, Eastern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by ar ...
.
Geography
Parvathipuram is located at 18°46'N 83°25'E. It has an average elevation of 120 meters (393.7 feet).
Demographics
census
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, Parvathipuram had a population of 53,844. The total population constitute, 26,811 males and 27,033 females a sex ratio of 1008 females per 1000 males. 5,048 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 2,607 are boys and 2,441 are girls a ratio of 936 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 79.14% with 38,618 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%.
Government and politics
Parvathipuram is represented by
Parvathipuram (SC) (Assembly constituency) for
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly ( Telugu: ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ శాసన సభ, ISO: ''Āndhra Pradēś Śāsana Sabha'') is the lower house of the bicameral legislature of the Indian state, Andhra Pradesh.
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and
Araku (Lok Sabha constituency)
Araku is one of the twenty-five List of constituencies of the Lok Sabha#Andhra Pradesh (25), lok sabha constituencies of Andhra Pradesh in India. As per the ''Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order (2008),'' it was forme ...
. Bonela Vijaya Chandra is the present
MLA of the constituency representing
Telugu Desam Party
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP; ) is an Indian regional political party primarily active in the Federated state, states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It was founded by Telugu cinema, Telugu matinée idol N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) on 29 March 1982 a ...
Transport
Train Transport
Parvathipuram is on the
Jharsuguda–Vizianagaram line
The Jharsuguda–Vizianagaram line is a railway line in eastern India. It connects Jharsuguda, from Howrah on the Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line, and Titlagarh, which in turn is connected with Vizianagaram, from Howrah on the Howrah–Chennai ...
. There are two railway stations
Parvathipuram and
Parvathipuram Town within .
*Station Codes
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Parvathipuram railway station - (PVP)
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Parvathipuram Town railway station - (PVPT)
Road Transport
There is Road connectivity between Major towns of
Andhra pradesh
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and
Odisha
Odisha (), formerly Orissa (List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2011), is a States and union territories of India, state located in East India, Eastern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by ar ...
to Parvathipuram.
APSRTC
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (abbreviated as APSRTC) is the state-owned road transport corporation in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its headquarters is located at NTR Administ ...
is Providing Daily Bus facility to
Vijayawada
Vijayawada ( ), formerly known by its colonial name Bezawada, is the second largest city and a major commercial hub in the Andhra Pradesh state of India. The city forms an integral part of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is situated on th ...
and other major cities
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam (; List of renamed places in India, formerly known as Vizagapatam, and also referred to as Vizag, Visakha, and Waltair) is the largest and most populous metropolitan city in the States and union territories of India, Indian stat ...
,
Vizianagaram
Vizianagaram, also known as Vijayanagaram, is a city and the headquarters of the Vizianagaram district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in the Eastern Ghats, about west of the Bay of Bengal and north-northeast of Visakhapa ...
,
Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry ( ), officially Rajamahendravaram, is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and district headquarters of East Godavari district. It is the fifth most populated city in the state. During British rule, the district of Rajahmu ...
,
Srikakulam
Srikakulam is a city and the headquarters of Srikakulam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. census, it has a population of 165,735. There are many other places of Buddhist Tourism such as Salihundam, Kalinga Patnam, Dabbaka Vaan ...
,
Kakinada
Kakinada (; formerly known as Cocanada) is a Port, port city and municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Situated along the Bay of Bengal, it serves as the headquarters of Kakinada district and is a prominent economic and c ...
of
Andhrapradesh
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and Various Places of
Odisha
Odisha (), formerly Orissa (List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2011), is a States and union territories of India, state located in East India, Eastern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by ar ...
.
Air Transport
The Nearest Airport is located in
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam (; List of renamed places in India, formerly known as Vizagapatam, and also referred to as Vizag, Visakha, and Waltair) is the largest and most populous metropolitan city in the States and union territories of India, Indian stat ...
which is 150 km away from Parvathipuram.
Tourism Attractions
Parvathipuram has many tourist attractions are around and inside the town.
Devotional
Many Temples are Located around Parvathipuram area Kasi Viswanath temple Addapusila is the oldest historic temple which is located 5 km away from Parvathipuram town.
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Thotapalli is most popularly known as Chinna Tirupathi is famous for Lord Balaji; many pilgrims visit this temple from various states.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church is one of the oldest church in Parvathipuram area which was built in 1888. It is located at Main road
Belagam and also a Roman Catholic church is also another attraction in this area.
Dams and Reservoirs
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Janjavathi Rubber Dam/VKM Rubber Dam is located 15 km away from Parvathipuram which is Asia's first rubber dam. The dam is the first one to be completed as part of the ambitious Jalayagnam launched by the Government of Andhrapradesh in 2006.
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Thotapalli reservoir is the largest dam in Parvathipuram revenue division which was built on
Nagavali River
The River Nagavali also known as Langulya is one of the main rivers of Southern Odisha and Andhra States in India, between Rushikulya and Godavari River, Godavari basins.
Origin and course
Nagavali River originates from a hill near Lakhbaha ...
. This project is the brain child of Chandra Babu Naidu. He laid foundation as CM in 2003 and completed the project as a CM in 2015. Thotapalli Reservoir area is mostly attracting for sightseeing and boating.
Entertainment
Cinemas
*Soundharya
*Padma sri picture palace
*TBR Cinemas
Parks
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Dr Sanyasi Raju Municipal Park, Church street
*Jurassic Children Park, Police Quarters
*Railway Park,
Belagam
*ITDA Park, Thotapalli
Agriculture
Parvathipuram is agriculture based area here mainly cultivating
paddy
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People
*Paddy (given name), a list of people with the given name or nickname
*A nickname or slur for an Irish person
Birds
*Paddy (pigeon), a Second World War carrier pigeon
*Snowy sheathbill or paddy, a bird species
*Black ...
,
cashew nut
Cashew is the common name of a tropical evergreen tree ''Anacardium occidentale'', in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to South America and is the source of the cashew nut and the cashew apple, an accessory fruit. The tree can grow as tal ...
s,
mango
A mango is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree '' Mangifera indica''. It originated from the region between northwestern Myanmar, Bangladesh, and northeastern India. ''M. indica'' has been cultivated in South and Southeast As ...
es, mahua and other minor crops. Farmers in this area are mainly depending on
Janjavathi Rubber Dam and
Thotapalli Reservoir for agriculture. Thotapalli Reservoir is also supplying drinking water to Parvathipuram town.
Climate
Education
Parvathipuram is a Major Educational Hub for Surrounding Mandals and villages. Here are Many Private, public schools and Junior&Degree colleges are Located.
*Colleges:
#DR. YSR Horticultural University, College of Horticulture, Parvathipuram
#Sri Venkateswara Degree college, Parvathipuram
#Gayatri Degree college

#Janahita Degree College
#Government Polytechnic College, Mr nagaram
#Shirdhi Sai Polytechnic College
#APTWR Jr College of Excellence, Parvathipuram
#Bhaskar Junior College
#DBK Arts & Sci Jr College,
Sunki
#Government junior college, Parvathipuram
#Sri Sa Iram Jr College
#Vasavi junior College
*Schools:
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Pratibha Excellence school, Parvathipuram
#DVMM School, Parvathipuram
#Lions Eng. Medium school, Parvathipuram
#Kavirayani Public School, Parvathipuram
#St. Peters English Medium School, Parvathipuram
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R.C.M. St Johns boys high school, Parvathipuram
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R.C.M St Josephs Girls High School, Parvatipuram
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Surya teja public school, Parvathipuram
#Suresh Public school, Parvathipuram
#Noble Public school, Parvathipuram
#Bhaskar high School, Parvathipuram
#Janahita Public school, Parvathipuram
#sridhar public school, Parvathipuram
#Viswa Vignana Vidyalayam, Parvathipuram
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Ravindra Bharathi School, Parvathipuram
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Narayana E Techno School, Parvathipuram
# Bharatha Maata High School, Parvathipuram
#Aditya Public School, Parvathipuram
#Sri Krishna Public School, Parvathipuram
#K.P.M High school Kothavalasa parvathipuram
Notable people
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Ganesh Patro
Behara Ganesh Patro (22 June 1945 – 5 January 2015) was an Indian playwright and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema. He started his career in 1965, and wrote dialogues, songs, and stories for Telugu films from the 1970s up to th ...
,
Telugu cinema
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Cityscape
See also
*
List of municipalities in Andhra Pradesh
This article lists all the urban local bodies in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, including municipal corporations, municipalities and Nagar panchayats. According to the Directorate of Town and Country Planning under the Government of Andhra ...
References
{{Andhra Pradesh
Parvathipuram Manyam district
District headquarters of Andhra Pradesh