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| name = Srikalahasti | | name = Srikalahasti | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|13.76|N|79.70|E|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|13.76|N|79.70|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
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| subdivision_type2 = District | | subdivision_type2 = District | ||
| subdivision_type3 = [[ | | subdivision_type3 = [[Mandal]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[ | | subdivision_name2 = [[Tirupati district]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 = Srikalahasti | | subdivision_name3 = [[Srikalahasti mandal]] | ||
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| governing_body = | | governing_body = Srikalahasti Municipality | ||
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| area_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Srikalahasthi Municipality |url=http://cdma.ap.gov.in/Srikalahasthi/Basic_information_Municipality.html|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=19 August 2014}}</ref> | | area_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Srikalahasthi Municipality |url=http://cdma.ap.gov.in/Srikalahasthi/Basic_information_Municipality.html|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=19 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
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| demographics2_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | | demographics2_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | ||
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'''Srikalahasti ((SKHT) | '''Srikalahasti ((SKHT) Dakshin Kailash )''' is a holy town in [[Tirupati district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is a [[municipality]] and the mandal headquarters of [[Srikalahasti mandal]] in [[Srikalahasti revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Chittoor District Mandals |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India |access-date=19 June 2015|pages=454, 510–11}}</ref><ref name=census>{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook – Chittoor |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2823_PART_B_DCHB_CHITTOOR.pdf|website=Census of India|access-date=20 January 2016|pages=22–23}}</ref> The town is a part of [[Tirupati Urban Development Authority]], which is located on the banks of the [[Swarnamukhi|River Swarnamukhi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tuda.gov.in/rTI_Chapter_1.aspx |title=Right to Information Act – 2005|access-date=1 September 2014|publisher=Tirupati Urban Development Authority}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:SrikalahastiGaligopuram.jpg|thumb|left|Gopuram of the Srikalahasteeshwara Temple]] | [[File:SrikalahastiGaligopuram.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Gopuram of the Srikalahasteeshwara Temple]] | ||
This Srikalahasti town is named after Sri (spider), Kala (snake) and Hasti (elephant) that once worshipped the Shiva [[lingam]] here and attained Moksham.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/The-tale-of-Kalahasti/article16240946.ece|title=Srikalahasti place history|date=2010-06-04|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-06-28}}</ref> | This Srikalahasti town is named after Sri (spider), Kala (snake) and Hasti (elephant) that once worshipped the Shiva [[lingam]] here and attained Moksham.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/The-tale-of-Kalahasti/article16240946.ece|title=Srikalahasti place history|date=2010-06-04|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-06-28}}</ref> | ||
As per another legend, [[Vayu]] and [[Shesha|Adishesha]] had a dispute to find out who is superior, to prove their superiority, Adishesha encircled [[Mount Kailash]], Vayu tried to remove this encircle by creating a twister. Because of the twister, 8 parts from Kailash fell into 8 different places which are [[Trincomalee]], Srikalahasti, [[Tiruchirappalli]], [[Thiruengoimalai Maragadachaleswarar Temple|Thiruenkoimalai]], [[Velliangiri Mountains|Rajathagiri]], [[Narthamalai|Neerthagiri]], [[Kulithalai|Ratnagiri]], and Swethagiri [[Neelivaneswarar Temple|Thirupangeeli]].<ref>http://www.gneelivaneshwarartemple.tnhrce.in/History.html</ref> | As per another legend, [[Vayu]] and [[Shesha|Adishesha]] had a dispute to find out who is superior, to prove their superiority, Adishesha encircled [[Mount Kailash]], Vayu tried to remove this encircle by creating a twister. Because of the twister, 8 parts from Kailash fell into 8 different places which are [[Trincomalee]], Srikalahasti, [[Tiruchirappalli]], [[Thiruengoimalai Maragadachaleswarar Temple|Thiruenkoimalai]], [[Velliangiri Mountains|Rajathagiri]], [[Narthamalai|Neerthagiri]], [[Kulithalai|Ratnagiri]], and Swethagiri [[Neelivaneswarar Temple|Thirupangeeli]].<ref>http://www.gneelivaneshwarartemple.tnhrce.in/History.html</ref> | ||
===District formation=== | |||
Tirupati district was formed on 4 April 2022 with parts of [[Chittoor district|Chittoor]] and [[Nellore district|Nellore]] districts.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://tirupati.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Tirupati District | work= About District > History |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 9 October 2023}}</ref> | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], the town had a population of 80,056. The total population constitute, 38,995 males and 41,061 females – a sex ratio of 1053 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 940 per 1000.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Sex Ratio |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/indiaatglance.html|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=1 September 2014}}</ref> 8,224 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 4,227 are boys and 3,997 are girls – a ratio of 946 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 78.66% (male 85.15%; female 72.57%) with 56,501 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate) |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/PCA_Highlights/pca_highlights_file/India/Chapter-3.pdf|publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India|access-date=3 September 2015}}</ref> | {{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], the town had a population of 80,056. The total population constitute, 38,995 males and 41,061 females – a sex ratio of 1053 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 940 per 1000.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Sex Ratio |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/indiaatglance.html|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=1 September 2014}}</ref> 8,224 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 4,227 are boys and 3,997 are girls – a ratio of 946 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 78.66% (male 85.15%; female 72.57%) with 56,501 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate) |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/PCA_Highlights/pca_highlights_file/India/Chapter-3.pdf|publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India|access-date=3 September 2015}}</ref> | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Srikalahasti Kalamkari]] | * [[Srikalahasti Kalamkari]] | ||
* [[Tirupati district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Tirupati district]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Commons category|Srikalahasti}} | {{Commons category|Srikalahasti}} | ||
{{ | {{Tirupati district}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Tirupati district]] | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in | [[Category:Cities and towns in Tirupati district]] | ||
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in | [[Category:Mandal headquarters in Tirupati district]] | ||
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Srikalahasti
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 Srikalahasti aerial view | |
  Srikalahasti Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Coordinates: 13°46′N 79°42′E / 13.76°N 79.70°ECoordinates: 13°46′N 79°42′E / 13.76°N 79.70°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Tirupati district |
| Mandal | Srikalahasti mandal |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Srikalahasti Municipality |
| • MLAs | Biyyapu Madhusudhan Reddy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.50 km2 (9.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 80,056 |
| • Density | 3,300/km2 (8,500/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Website | srikalahasthitemple |
Srikalahasti ((SKHT) Dakshin Kailash ) is a holy town in Tirupati district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the mandal headquarters of Srikalahasti mandal in Srikalahasti revenue division.[3][4] The town is a part of Tirupati Urban Development Authority, which is located on the banks of the River Swarnamukhi.[5]
History[edit]
This Srikalahasti town is named after Sri (spider), Kala (snake) and Hasti (elephant) that once worshipped the Shiva lingam here and attained Moksham.[6]
As per another legend, Vayu and Adishesha had a dispute to find out who is superior, to prove their superiority, Adishesha encircled Mount Kailash, Vayu tried to remove this encircle by creating a twister. Because of the twister, 8 parts from Kailash fell into 8 different places which are Trincomalee, Srikalahasti, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruenkoimalai, Rajathagiri, Neerthagiri, Ratnagiri, and Swethagiri Thirupangeeli.[7]
District formation[edit]
Tirupati district was formed on 4 April 2022 with parts of Chittoor and Nellore districts.[8]
Geography[edit]
Srikalahasti is located at 13°45′N 79°42′E / 13.750°N 79.700°E on the bank of river Swarnamukhi. It is located 38 km north of Tirupati central.
Demographics[edit]
As of 2011[update] Census of India, the town had a population of 80,056. The total population constitute, 38,995 males and 41,061 females – a sex ratio of 1053 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 940 per 1000.[2][9] 8,224 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 4,227 are boys and 3,997 are girls – a ratio of 946 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 78.66% (male 85.15%; female 72.57%) with 56,501 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.[2][10]
Education[edit]
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government-aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[11][12] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu.
Srikalahasthi has educational institutions ranging from elementary schools to engineering and degree colleges. Sri Kalahastheeswara Institute of Technology is an engineered by Sri Kalahastheeswara Trust board.
Transport[edit]
Srikalahasti railway station is located on the Gudur–Katpadi branch line section of Guntakal (GTL) Division of the South Central Railway (SCR). Andhra Pradesh state-owned bus services APSRTC operates buses from Tirupati, Chittoor and Nellore.
Tirupati Airport is located within 25 km.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Srikalahasthi Municipality". Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration. Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ↑ "Chittoor District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 454, 510–11. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ↑ "District Census Handbook – Chittoor" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 22–23. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ↑ "Right to Information Act – 2005". Tirupati Urban Development Authority. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ↑ "Srikalahasti place history". The Hindu. 4 June 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ↑ http://www.gneelivaneshwarartemple.tnhrce.in/History.html
- ↑ "Tirupati District". About District > History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ↑ "Sex Ratio". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ↑ "Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate)" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ↑ "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ↑ "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.