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'''Kaikaluru''' is a village in [[Eluru district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. Kaikalur is home to [[Kolleru Lake]], one of the largest freshwater lakes in India.Covering about 90100 hectares and providing tourist destination.
[[File:కైకలూరు_రైల్వే_స్టేషన్.jpg | thumb | right | alt=Kaikaluru Railway Station | Kaikaluru Railway Station]]
 
'''Kaikaluru''' is a town in [[Eluru district]] of the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. Kaikalur is home to [[Kolleru Lake]], one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, covering about 90,100 hectares and is a tourist attraction.
==History==
[[Eluru district]] started functioning from 2 April 2022. It has three revenue divisions: [[Eluru revenue division]] with 12 mandals, [[Nuzvid revenue division]] with 6 mandals and [[Jangareddygudem revenue division]] with 9 mandals.<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://eluru.ap.gov.in/tehsil/| title=  Eluru District| work=  About District > Administrative Setup > Revenue Divisionl |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 13 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://eluru.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Eluru district | work=  About District > History|publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 13 January 2024}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Kaikaluru is located at {{Coord|16.5667|N|81.2000|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Kaikalur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kaikalur]</ref> It has an average elevation of 18.sri syamalamba temple is one of the famous temple.
Kaikalur is located at {{Coord|16.5667|N|81.2000|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Kaikalur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kaikalur]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|18|m|ft|abbr=on}}. Sri Syamalamba temple is one of the famous temples there.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], the town had a population of {{formatnum:21292}}. The total population constitute, {{formatnum:10692}} males, {{formatnum:10600}} females and {{formatnum:2097}} children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 78.46% with {{formatnum:15060}} literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.<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=10 August 2014|format=PDF}}</ref>


== Transport ==
{{As of|2011}}, the town had a population of {{formatnum:21292}}, comprising {{formatnum:10692}} males, {{formatnum:10600}} females and {{formatnum:2097}} children aged 0–6. The average literacy rate was 78.46%, comprising {{formatnum:15060}} people, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.<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=10 August 2014|format=PDF}}</ref>
 
== Transportation ==
 
=== Nearest railway stations ===
Kaikaluru railway station is the main railway station, located on the [[Vijayawada]]-[[Nidadavolu]] branch railway line.
 
Kaikaluru railway station is categorized as a ''Non-Suburban Grade-5 (NSG-5)'' station in the [[Vijayawada railway division]].<ref name="station_categories">{{cite web |title=Stations – Category-wise (NEW) |url=https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,358,748,2213 |website=South Central Railway |access-date=23 April 2019}}</ref>
Kaikaluru railway station is categorized as a ''Non-Suburban Grade-5 (NSG-5)'' station in the [[Vijayawada railway division]].<ref name="station_categories">{{cite web |title=Stations – Category-wise (NEW) |url=https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,358,748,2213 |website=South Central Railway |access-date=23 April 2019}}</ref>
=== National Highways ===
[[National Highway 165 (India)|NH165]] from [[Pamarru (Assembly constituency)|Pamarru]] to [[Palakollu]] passes through Kaikaluru, and is a [[Spur route|Spur road]] of [[National Highway 65 (India)|NH65]] at [[Pamarru, Krishna district|Pamarru]] ending at [[Palakollu]].
=== Public bus services ===
[[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|APSRTC]] operates bus services from Kaikaluru to [[Eluru]], [[Machilipatnam]], [[Vijayawada]], [[Bhimavaram]], [[Narasapuram]], [[Palakollu]], [[Razole, East Godavari district|Razolu]], [[Kakinada]], [[Srikakulam]], [[Palasa]], [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Gudivada]], [[Mudinepalli]] and [[Hyderabad]].


== Tourist destinations ==
== Tourist destinations ==
[[Kolleru Lake]] is the largest freshwater lake in India, located in Kaikalur. It is situated between [[Krishna River|Krishna]] and [[Godavari River|Godavari]] delta. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal [[Budameru]] and [[Tammileru]] streams. The lake is an important habitat for an estimated 20 million resident and migratory birds such as, [[spot-billed pelican|grey or spot-billed pelican]]. It was designated as wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the international [[Ramsar Convention]].


==Culture==
[[Kolleru Lake]] is the largest freshwater lake in India, situated between the [[Krishna River|Krishna]] and [[Godavari River|Godavari]] delta. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal [[Budameru]] and [[Tammileru]] streams. The lake is an important habitat for an estimated 20 million resident and migratory birds such as the [[spot-billed pelican|grey or spot-billed pelican]]. It was designated as a wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the international [[Ramsar Convention]].
===Entertainment===
There are three theatres in Kaikalur which are
1. Vijayalakshmi Theatre.
2. Venkataramana Theatre.
3. Maganti Theatre.


=== Temples ===
== Temples ==
* Sri Syamalamba Temple
* Sri Syamalamba Temple
* Sri Vasavi kanyakaparameswari Temple
* Sri Vasavi Kanyakaparameswari Temple
* Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmendhra Swamy Temple
* Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmendra Swamy Temple
* Sai Baba temple
* Sai Baba Temple
* Venkateswara Swamy temple. (Meesala Venkanna)
* Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Meesala Venkanna)


==See also==
== See also ==
* [[Eluru district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Eluru district]]
*[[List of villages in Krishna district#K|Villages in Kaikalur mandal]]
* [[Kolleru Lake]]
*[[Kolleru Lake]]
* [[Kolleru Bird Sanctuary]]
*[[Kolleru Bird Sanctuary]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Krishna district]]

Latest revision as of 19:12, 21 March 2026

Kaikaluru
Town
Kaikaluru is located in Andhra Pradesh
Kaikaluru
Kaikaluru
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°33′03″N 81°12′00″E / 16.55089°N 81.2000°E / 16.55089; 81.2000
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictEluru
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total21,292
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
521333
Telephone code+91–8677
Vehicle registrationAP–16
Literacy66.55%
Lok Sabha constituencyEluru
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKaikalur
Websitehttps://www.kaikalur.com/
Kaikaluru Railway Station
Kaikaluru Railway Station

Kaikaluru is a town in Eluru district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kaikalur is home to Kolleru Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, covering about 90,100 hectares and is a tourist attraction.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Kaikalur is located at 16°34′00″N 81°12′00″E / 16.5667°N 81.2000°E / 16.5667; 81.2000.[2] It has an average elevation of 18 m (59 ft). Sri Syamalamba temple is one of the famous temples there.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011, the town had a population of 21,292, comprising 10,692 males, 10,600 females and 2,097 children aged 0–6. The average literacy rate was 78.46%, comprising 15,060 people, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.[3]

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Nearest railway stations[edit | edit source]

Kaikaluru railway station is the main railway station, located on the Vijayawada-Nidadavolu branch railway line.

Kaikaluru railway station is categorized as a Non-Suburban Grade-5 (NSG-5) station in the Vijayawada railway division.[4]

National Highways[edit | edit source]

NH165 from Pamarru to Palakollu passes through Kaikaluru, and is a Spur road of NH65 at Pamarru ending at Palakollu.

Public bus services[edit | edit source]

APSRTC operates bus services from Kaikaluru to Eluru, Machilipatnam, Vijayawada, Bhimavaram, Narasapuram, Palakollu, Razolu, Kakinada, Srikakulam, Palasa, Visakhapatnam, Gudivada, Mudinepalli and Hyderabad.

Tourist destinations[edit | edit source]

Kolleru Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India, situated between the Krishna and Godavari delta. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams. The lake is an important habitat for an estimated 20 million resident and migratory birds such as the grey or spot-billed pelican. It was designated as a wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the international Ramsar Convention.

Temples[edit | edit source]

  • Sri Syamalamba Temple
  • Sri Vasavi Kanyakaparameswari Temple
  • Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmendra Swamy Temple
  • Sai Baba Temple
  • Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Meesala Venkanna)

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Census 2011". Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  2. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kaikalur
  3. ↑ "Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate)" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Stations – Category-wise (NEW)". South Central Railway. Retrieved 23 April 2019.

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