DWIEP

Geography

Island code

INAP015

Name of the island

Pillar Rock

Island note

The island is located off the coast of Pudimadaka, Visakhapatnam district.

Type of island

Continental Island

State / UT

Andhra Pradesh State

Location

Bay of Bengal

Geographical coordinates

17°28'55.20" N
83°00'34.20" E

Area

-

Area range

-

Climate

-

Terrain

-

Elevation / Altitude

-

Soil type

-

Fresh water sources

-

Hydrology

-

Demography

Habitation

Uncertain

Population

-

Language

-

Religion

-

Ethnic groups

-

Traditional knowledge

-

Shoreline Characteristics

Coastline / Shoreline

Not applicable

Tidal amplitude

-

Bathymetry

-

Infrastructure and Communication

Infrastructure

-

Communication

-

Transportation

Transport

The island can be reached by boat from Pudimadaka village

Nearest Port / Jetty / Harbour

Gangavaram Port

Distance to nearest Port / Jetty / Harbour

29 km from Gangavaram Port

Shortest distance from mainland

1.35 km from Pudimadaka village

Nearest Airport

37 km from Visakhapatnam Airport

Activities

Agriculture

-

Commercial activity

-

Industries

-

Tourism

Tourist places

-

Tourism activity

-

Biodiversity and Conservation

Flora

-

Fauna

-

Medicinal plants

-

Type of forest

-

Endangered species

Flagship species

Keystone species

Conservation status
(Protected / Unprotected with ESA /
Unprotected without ESA)

-

Sanctuary

-

Ecological Sensitive Areas (ESAs)

-

Hazards

Natural hazards

-

Seismic sensitivity

-

High Flood Line (HFL) / Tsunami

-

Environmental Issues

Environment-current issues

-

Data Web on Island Environment and Protection (DWIEP)

Coastal and Oceanic Island Database of India

Pillar Rock