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Nandyal district

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	'''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]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Srisailam Mandal map\|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf\|website=Census of India\|access-date=14 April 2017\|page=319}}</ref> The town is famous for [[Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga]] Temple and is one of the holy pilgrimage site for [[Saivism]] and [[Shaktism]] sects of [[Hinduism]]. The town is classified as both [[Jyotirlinga]] and [[Shakti Peetha]].		'''Srisailam''' is a [[census town]] in [[Nandyal district]] of the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the mandal headquarters of [[Srisailam mandal]] in [[Kurnool revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Srisailam Mandal map\|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf\|website=Census of India\|access-date=14 April 2017\|page=319}}</ref> The town is famous for [[Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga]] Temple and is one of the holy pilgrimage site for [[Saivism]] and [[Shaktism]] sects of [[Hinduism]]. The town is classified as both [[Jyotirlinga]] and [[Shakti Peetha]].

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	[[Category:Townships in India]]		[[Category:Townships in India]]
	[[Category:Company towns in India]]		[[Category:Company towns in India]]

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{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
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'''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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Srisailam Mandal map|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|website=Census of India|access-date=14 April 2017|page=319}}</ref> The town is famous for [[Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga]] Temple and is one of the holy pilgrimage site for [[Saivism]] and [[Shaktism]] sects of [[Hinduism]]. The town is classified as both [[Jyotirlinga]] and [[Shakti Peetha]].

== Demographics ==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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]].
*[[Srisailam Dam]] which was built over [[Krishna river]] is one of the largest dams in South India.
*[[Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve]], India's largest tiger reserve is spread over 3500 km<sup>2</sup>. This Sanctuary is a natural habitat of diverse species of flora and fauna. The lush and dense [[Nallamala Forest]] range is a popular destination for [[trekking]], hill climbing, forest exploration and research, to which Srisailam town acts as a base camp.
*[[Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga]] enshrines Lord Mallikarjuna and is an ancient temple built in a Dravidian style with specimens showcasing the Vijayanagara architecture.<ref>{{cite web|title=SRISAILAM - TRAVEL GUIDE|url=https://www.trawell.in/andhra/srisailam|website=Trawell.in|access-date=25 November 2017}}</ref>
*Akka Mahadevi Caves, Pathalaganga,<ref>{{cite book|title=Temple India|year = 1981|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xZ4DAAAAMAAJ&q=Pathalaganga}}</ref> Shikareshwara Temple are few other attractions in this place.<ref>{{cite book|title=THE TOURISM OF INDIA PART-1, Volume 1|date = 17 October 2019|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rxi3DwAAQBAJ&q=Akka+Mahadevi+Caves&pg=PA21}}</ref>

== Education ==
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the ''School Education Department'' of the state.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Education Department|url=http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf|publisher=School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=7 November 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107220545/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf|archive-date=7 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Department of School Education – Official AP State Government Portal {{!}} AP State Portal|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/|website=www.ap.gov.in|access-date=7 November 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155331/http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/|archive-date=7 November 2016}}</ref>

== 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.,

# Maha Shivaratri
# Ugadi

'''Road'''

There are two roads to reach Srisailam as it can be accessed by road from Dornala and Atchampet. The [[Government of Andhra Pradesh|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|Markapur Road]] railway station in the [[South Central Railway]] zone of the [[Indian Railways]]. It is under the jurisdiction of [[Guntur railway division|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 [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad International Airport]] located about {{cvt|217|km}} from Srisailam.

== References ==
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{{Cities and towns in Kurnool district}}
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Kurnool district]]
[[Category:Townships in India]]
[[Category:Company towns in India]]

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