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Srisailam is a census town in Nandyal district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Srisailam mandal in Atmakur revenue division.[3] It is located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) from the district headquarters Nandyal, 180 kilometres (112 mi) from Kurnool, and it is located about 264 kilometres (164 mi) from Vijayawada. The town is famous for Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple and is one of the holy pilgrimage sites for Saivism and Shaktism sects of Hinduism. The town is classified as both Jyotirlinga and Shakti Peetha.

Srisailam
Census Town
Srisaila Mallikarjuna temple Vimana
Srisailam
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16.0833°N 78.8667°E / 16.0833; 78.8667
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictNandyal
Area
[1]
 • Total5.96 km2 (2.30 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total21,452
 • Density3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAP 21

Demographics


As of 2001 India census,[4] Srisailam had a population of 23,257. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. 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 and considered one of the most important pilgrimage centres of Lord Shiva.


Education


The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[8][9]


Transport


The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Srisailam and Atmakur bus station with Atmakur bus depot.

By Foot

There is a path to travel on foot from Atmakur to Srisailam. The Devotees to fulfil their Vow to Lord Shiva will take this path to reach Srisailam on foot from Atmakur. The path completely passes through dense forest of Nallamala Hills. One has to carry their own food and Potable items with them as there are no adequate facilities. This path for devotees is allowed only twice in a year viz.,

  1. Maha Shivaratri
  2. Ugadi

Road

There are two roads to reach Srisailam as it can be accessed by road from Dornala and Atchampet. The state government-owned Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operates frequent buses from Atmakur and Dornala and also from nearby places.

Rail

The nearest railway station is at Markapur Road Railway Station, about 90 kilometres from Srisailam. Markapur Road railway station in the South Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It is under the jurisdiction of Guntur Railway Division.

Airport

The nearest airport is Kurnool Airport about 180 kilometres from Srisailam. It is a domestic airport. The nearest major airport is the Hyderabad International Airport located about 217 km (135 mi) from Srisailam.


References


  1. "District Census Handbook – Kurnool" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 12, 228. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  2. "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  3. "Srisailam Mandal map" (PDF). Census of India. p. 319. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  4. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  5. "SRISAILAM - TRAVEL GUIDE". Trawell.in. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  6. Temple India. 1981.
  7. THE TOURISM OF INDIA PART-1, Volume 1. 17 October 2019.
  8. "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  9. "The Department of School Education – Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.

На других языках

- [en] Srisailam

[ru] Шрисайлам

Шриса́йлам (телугу శ్రీశైలం) — священный город индуизма. Расположен в горах Налламала на берегах реки Кришна, в 232 км к югу от Хайдарабада. Административно относится к округу Карнул, Андхра-Прадеш, Индия. В Шрисайлам расположен известный шиваитский Храм Бхрамарамба-Малликарджуны, в котором находится один из 12 джьотирлингамов. Шрисайлам упоминается в Пуранах и «Махабхарате».


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