Srikakulam, Krishna
| Srikakulam శ్రీకాకుళం | |
|---|---|
| Historical Village | |
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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 | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 521132 |
| Vehicle registration | AP16 |
| Nearest city | Vijayawada |
Srikakulam is a village located in Ghantasala Mandal in diviseema region of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh.
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.
Geography
Srikakulam village is located at 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).
Demographics
According to Indian census, 2001, 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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