Srikakulam, Krishna district

Srikakulam
Historical Village

Andhra mahavishnu Temple in Srikakulam
Srikakulam
Srikakulam

Location in Andhra Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 16°12′00″N 80°51′00″E / 16.2000°N 80.8500°E / 16.2000; 80.8500Coordinates: 16°12′00″N 80°51′00″E / 16.2000°N 80.8500°E / 16.2000; 80.8500
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 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.

Geography

Srikakulam village is located at 16°12′00″N 80°51′00″E / 16.2000°N 80.8500°E / 16.2000; 80.8500.[1] It has an average elevation of 9 metres (32 ft).

Demographics

As of 2001 Indian census, the demographic details of this village is as follows:[2]

References


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