| Yanam district | |
| Settlement Type: | District of Puducherry |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in India |
| Coordinates: | 16.7339°N 82.2108°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | Union Territory |
| Subdivision Name1: | Puducherry |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Total: | 55,626 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Telugu[1] |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Demographics1 Title2: | Additional |
| Demographics1 Info2: | English, French[2] |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code Type: | PIN |
| Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
Yanam district is one of the four census districts of the Union Territory of Puducherry in India. Administratively it falls under the Puducherry district.[3]
Yanam district occupies an area of 20km2,[4]
It is located south of Kakinada port on the north bank of Godavari river, slightly inland. It is bordered and surrounded by Konaseema district on South and Kakinada district on north (Districts of Andhra State)
Apart from the town of Yanam itself, the following villages fall under the district's jurisdiction:
According to the 2011 census Yanam district has a population of 55,626,[5] roughly equal to the island of Greenland.[6] This gives it a ranking of 629th in India (out of a total of 640).[5] The district has a population density of 3272PD/sqkm.[5] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 77.15%.[5] Yanam has a sex ratio of 1039 females for every 1000 males,[5] and a literacy rate of 80.26%.[5]
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, situated near Kakinada on the East Coast of India, is a notable ecological gem. It covers an area of around 235 square kilometers and is primarily known for its extensive mangrove forest cover, making it one of the largest stretches of mangroves in the country.
The sanctuary's unique location along the delta of the Godavari River and the Bay of Bengal gives rise to a remarkable and fragile ecosystem. The intertwining network of creeks, estuaries, and tidal embankments creates a habitat that supports a wide array of wildlife.
Bird enthusiasts flock to Coringa to witness the rich avian diversity. The sanctuary is a haven for migratory and resident bird species, making it a prime destination for bird-watching. Pelicans, flamingos, herons, and many other waterfowl find refuge here.
Apart from birds, the sanctuary is also home to diverse aquatic species, including various species of fish, crabs, and shrimp, which play a vital role in the local ecosystem.
The walkway on the banks of Godavari River is a major tourist attraction. The walkway surrounds around the landscape of the Yanam coastal area along the river side. The Walkway has park benches to relax and enjoy the beauty of Godavari River. The walkaway starts at Shivam Bath Statue which goes via Ferry Road where various statues and photoshoot places were present and ends at Yedurlanka Bridge.
Apart from Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Yanam itself has a Mangrove Forest (which is the actual range of Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary in the Yanam District Administrational Area) where all the activities of Coringa National Park can be done. In order to have the Birds View of the Yanam Mangrove Forest, the Yanam Obelisk Tower was constructed here.
The Yanam Obelisk Tower was conceptualised With the sole intention to reflect the special bond of Puducherry and French cultural diversity in Yanam, a special design on the lines of Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was constructed as the "Yanam Tower". The Yanam Obelisk Tower was planned in an area of 18 acres in Giriyampeta village. The height of the Tower is 101.6 metres (333 feet), which is one-third of the actual height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The Tower weight is about 9125 tons. Foundation is a special bored cast in-situ piling upto 60 metres depth with 2020 cubic metres concrete and with a super structure of 31 metres height holding 1300 cubic metres concrete and 320 metric tons Rebar Steel. The Tower is covered with structural glazing of 2200 sq metres area with a 6mm thick toughened reflective glass. It is constructed with a Design Wind Speed of 216 km/h. The Tourism Department of Puducherry, Government of India has approved and sanctioned its timely share of funds to the tune of Rs.17.21 crores towards the developmental works around the Yanam Tower. The Yanam Tower is expected to bring an overall development in the surrounding villages of Giriyampeta, Savithrinagar etc., with The main intention in taking up of this project is to safeguard the uniqueblend of French - Telugu culture in Yanam and promote the Tourism sector to help Yanam emerge as a major Tourist destination.