When Going Gets Tough Then Tough Gets Going.
Papayyapalem is one of the oldest villages in Chirala region and our 46th village in a row. It was located at a mere distance of 2 km from the Bay of Bengal. It is said that in bygone ages it was a part of a big prosperous city and there are rumors that in many parts of the village there are still hidden treasures of gold and silver ornaments. But presently the village presents a picture which is in stark opposition to the old one with open drains and thorny bushes. Even the temples are in a neglected state, covered in dust. The general population is made up primarily of farmers, building laborers, and men who work in town factories, etc. Almost every house has buffalos. It is very rare to see a household have cows. The main crops are paddy and ground nuts.
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