Srisailam | |
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 Srisaila Mallikarjuna templeVimana | |
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| Coordinates:16°05′00″N78°52′00″E / 16.0833°N 78.8667°E /16.0833; 78.8667 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Nandyal |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.96 km2 (2.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 21,452 |
| • Density | 3,600/km2 (9,320/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 518101[2] |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Srisailam is acensus town inNandyal district of theIndian state ofAndhra Pradesh.[3] It is themandal headquarters ofSrisailam mandal inAtmakur revenue division.[4] It is located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) from the district headquartersNandyal, 180 kilometres (112 mi) fromKurnool,198 kilometres (123 mi) fromNalgonda, 231 kilometres (144 mi) fromHyderabad and 264 kilometres (164 mi) fromVijayawada. The town is famous for theMallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple and is one of the holy pilgrimage sites for theShaivism andShaktism sects ofHinduism. The town is classified as both aJyotirlinga and aShakta pitha.[5]
As of 2001[update]census of India,[6] 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.
Srisailam is one of thepopular tourist destinations inAndhra Pradesh and considered one of the most important pilgrimage centres ofLord Shiva.
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under theSchool Education Department of the state.[10][11]
TheAndhra 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.,
Road
There are two roads to reach Srisailam as it can be accessed by road from Dornala and Atchampet. Thestate government-ownedAndhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operates frequent buses from Atmakur and Dornala and also from nearby places. The travel by road is not allowed to Shrishaila between 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. as roads are through Nallamala forests.[12]
Rail
The nearest railway station is at Markapur Road Railway Station, about 90 kilometres from Srisailam.Markapur Road railway station in theSouth Central Railway zone of theIndian Railways. It is under the jurisdiction ofGuntur Railway Division.
Airport
The nearest airport isKurnool Airport about 180 kilometres from Srisailam. It is a domestic airport. The nearest major airport is theHyderabad International Airport located about 217 km (135 mi) from Srisailam.
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