Srisailam: Census town in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Srisailam is a census town in Kurnool district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
It is the mandal headquarters of Srisailam mandal in Kurnool revenue division. The town is famous for Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple.
Srisailam | |
|---|---|
Census Town | |
 Srisaila Mallikarjuna temple Vimana | |
  Srisailam Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°05′00″N 78°52′00″E / 16.0833°N 78.8667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kurnool |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.96 km2 (2.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 21,452 |
| • Density | 3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AP 21 |
Demographics
In 2001, Srisailam had a population of 23,257. 54% of the population were males and 46% of the population were females. Srisailam Project (RFC) Township has an average literacy rate of 75.62% higher than the state average of 67.02%. Male literacy is around 85.68% while female literacy rate is 63.24%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Tourism
Srisailam is one of the popular tourist destinations in Andhra Pradesh.
References
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