Srikakulam

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Srikakulam
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Andhra Pradesh • India
District(s) Srikakulam
Coordinates 18.3° N 83.9° E
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 10 m (33 ft)
Population 109,666 (2001)
Codes
• Postal
• 532 001

Coordinates: 18.3° N 83.9° E

Srikakulam (Telugu - శ్రీకాకుళం) is a Town, Municipality and Headquarters of Srikakulam District in the north-eastern Andhra Pradesh, India. Srikakulam Town has a population of 109,666 (agglomeration 117,066) (2006 census). River Nagavali flows through Srikakulam town. There is also a historical old bridge on river Nagavaly in the town that was constructed by British colonial rulers around 1799 and still in use but restricted for light vehicles. Srikakulam town is located at (lat: 18o18' N, lon: 83o54' E).

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[edit] About Srikakulam

By virtue of being in Andhra Pradesh, the primary language is Telugu. However, since it shares a border with the East Indian state of Orissa. Like most of the coastal districts in Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam is an agrarian community. Srikakulam town is located near National Highway-5 (NH-5) that exists from Kolkata to Chennai and it is 9 kilo meters far from Srikakulam Road railway station located on Howrah-Chennai mainline. Most of the long distance trains halt at Srikakulam Road railway station. Srikakulam Road railway station is surrounded by Amadalavalasa town. Recent developments including industrial investment and the establishment of degree granting colleges have made it similar to several small Indian towns - developing very fast but hampered by a lack of infrastructure.

Religious and Tourist places in Srikakulam district

  • Sri Kurmam (dedicated to Vishnu's kurma-avatara or tortoise-avatara),
  • Mukhalingam, Srimukhalingeswara Swamy Temple.
  • Arasavalli (one of the few Hindu Sun Temples),
  • Salihundam (Buddhist viharas and stupas dating back to 2 AD were excavated here).
  • The nearest beach is Kallepalli but Kalingapatnam beach is mostly patronised.
  • Santhikshetram, a temple built in year 2000 maintained by Satya Sai Seva Samithi near Arasavalli temple serves its visitors free of cost by providing food and shelter since year 2000 especially during Radhasapthami and Maghamasam(10th month in Telugu Calendar).

[edit] Facts and Figures

Map showing srikakulam district
Map showing srikakulam district

(Wherever, possible data is from the 2001 Census of India.)

[edit] Political

  • Area: 5837 square kilometers.
  • Total Population: 25,284,900.
  • Urban Population: 2,782,000.
  • Rural Population: 22,502,900.
  • Population Density: 433 persons / square kilometer.
  • Population Growth: +8.9% over the last decade.

[edit] Parliamentary Constituency

  • List of Elected Members of Parliament:
  • 1952, 1957, 1962, 1971, 1977 and 1980 - Bodepalli Raja Gopala Rao
  • 1967 - N.G. Ranga
  • 1984 - Hanumanthu Appayya Dora
  • 1989 and 1991 - Kanithi Vishwanatham
  • 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2004 - Yerrannaidu Kinjarapu

[edit] Development and Economy

  • Literacy Rate: 55.9%
  • Workers in total population: 48.6% (of which 78% agriculture, 15% services).
  • The sand along the coast of Srikakulam district is rich in monazite and several other heavy mineral sand deposits.
  • Transportation: Well-connected on the mainline rail(there is also branch line from Naupada village of Srikakulam district to Gunupur of Orissa). National Highway-5 and other district and local roads connect towns and villages of Srikakulam district.
  • The nearest commercial airport is Vishakhapatnam.

[edit] Geography

Srikakulam is located at 18.3° N 80.9° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 10 metres (32 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,GRIndia Srikakulam had a population of 109,666. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Srikakulam has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 65%. In Srikakulam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Trivia

  • The British who could not pronounce many Indian names called it "Chicacole".
  • Former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and famous actor, NT Rama Rao was a legislator from Tekkali in Srikakulam district.
  • Late Sri. P.V. Ramanayya, Advocate & Special Public Prosecutor: Mr. Pullela Venkata Ramanayya was one of the leading and noted criminal lawyers in the State of Andhra Pradesh. He was a student of the famous Poona Law College (now known as ILS Law College, Pune) and Ferguson College. He was the son of Sri. Pullela Seetharamayya, Advocate and a freedom fighter. His father was awarded the Tamarapatra by the Govt. of India for his contribution to the freedom struggle. Like his father he too participated in the freedom struggle during his student days at Pune. Mr. P.V. Ramanayya started his practice as an Advocate in Srikakulam and very soon earned a good name of being a noted Lawyer on the Criminal Side. He was appointed as the Public Prosecutor for Srikakulam and is till date known for his honesty and integrity. The State recognized his abilities and appointed him as Special Public Prosecutor in a sensational case that rocked the State of Andhra Pradesh known as the Bendapudi Murder Case. He successfully conducted the trial and further it was the first time in the history of Andhra Pradesh that a Public Prosecutor of another District was asked to conduct a trial in some other district. Subsequently he was appointed as Special Public Prosecutor for Naxalite and Dacoity Cases and he moved to Visakhapatnam. He was the Spl. Public Prosecutor in the Parvatipuram Naxalite Conspiracy Case (world's largest conspiracy case), Simachalam Temple Dacoity Case and many such cases. He was known as "A Jealous Public Prosecutor" for the reason he would conduct the weakest of the cases in such a way that he would succeeded in securing a conviction for the accused. He served the State of Andhra Pradesh for thirty three and half years as a Public Prosecutor. He is probably the only Public Prosecutor in India who had held the office of Public Prosecutor for such a long tenure. Sri. P.V. Ramanayya, also played an important role in the development of Srikakulam Town. He was instrumental in estabilishing the St. Joseph's Convent and the Government College for Women at Srikakulam. He passed away in the year 1987 but till date many Advocates, Judges, Police Officers and people from all walks of life regard him as on of the best of the Public Prosecutors in the State of Andhra Pradesh.


[edit] Also Srikakulam is famaus for Papads(Appadalu)....

[edit] References

  1. ^ Maps of India - Srikakulam

[edit] External links


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