Srikakulam, Krishna district
Srikakulam | |
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Historical Village | |
Andhra mahavishnu Temple in Srikakulam | |
Srikakulam Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
Coordinates: 16°12′00″N 80°51′00″E / 16.2000°N 80.8500°ECoordinates: 16°12′00″N 80°51′00″E / 16.2000°N 80.8500°E | |
Country | India |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
District | Krishna |
Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 7,835 |
Languages | |
• Official | Telugu |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 521 132 |
Vehicle registration | AP 16 |
Nearest city | Vijayawada |
Srikakulam is a village located in Ghantasala Mandal in Diviseema region of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh.
History[]
This place is known for the Srikakulandhra Vishnu temple built in the honor of a king named Andhra Vishnu who reigned before Satavahanas. Kasula Purushottama Kavi, a poet under patronage of Zamindar of Challapalli in diviseema region of Andhra Pradesh wrote Āndhra Nāyaka Satakam dedicated to the Lord of the temple.
A more detailed account of the temple here and the associated history of the Andhra kings who ruled over this region is mentioned here
Geography[]
Srikakulam village is located about 44 kilometers away from Vijayawada at the physical coordinates 16°12′00″N 80°51′00″E / 16.2000°N 80.8500°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 9 metres (32 ft).. The village is on the banks of the river Krishna and is almost at the center of the fertile Krishna delta.
Demographics[]
As of 2001 Indian census, the demographic details of this village is as follows:[2]
- Total Population: 7,835 in 1,976 Households.
- Male Population: 3,877
- Female Population: 3,958
- Children Under 6-years: 913 (Boys - 446 and Girls - 467)
- Total Literates: 4,796
- Pin code 521132
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