Ravulapalem

Ravulapalem
Town

Banana Plantations near Ravulapalem
Ravulapalem

Location in Andhra Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 16°29′N 81°59′E / 16.483°N 81.983°E / 16.483; 81.983Coordinates: 16°29′N 81°59′E / 16.483°N 81.983°E / 16.483; 81.983
Country  India
State Andhra Pradesh
District East Godavari
Talukas Kothapeta
Area
  Total 9 km2 (3 sq mi)
Area rank 7
Population
  Total 70,000
  Rank 19
  Density 7,800/km2 (20,000/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 533238
Vehicle registration AP

Ravulapalem is a Mandal in East Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Two tributes of Godavari river named Gautami Godavari & Vasista Godavari passes from either side of the town. This place has rich fertile land with Alluvial soil. it is also called as Gateway of Konaseema. Ravulapalem town is famous for its banana yard which is the biggest in Asia.

Transport

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Ravulapalem bus station. It operates from Ravulapalem to Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Tanuku, Eluru, Amalapuram and Razole.[1]

Infrastructure

Jonnada bridge is constructed on "Gautami Godavari" river towards Rajahmundry and Sidhantham bridge is constructed on "Vasista Godavari" river towards Tanuku, these two bridges helped in improving the economy of this place.

References

  1. "Bus Stations in Districts". Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
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