Srikakulam | |
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Historical Village | |
Andhra mahavishnu Temple in Srikakulam
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Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
Coordinates: 16°12′00″N 80°51′00″E / 16.2000°N 80.8500°ECoordinates: 16°12′00″N 80°51′00″E / 16.2000°N 80.8500°E | |
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.
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.
Srikakulam village is located at 16°12′00″N 80°51′00″E / 16.2000°N 80.8500°E. It has an average elevation of 9 metres (32 ft).
As of 2001[update]Indian census, the demographic details of this village is as follows: