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Kaikaluru
Kaikaluru | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Kaikaluru Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°33′03″N 81°12′00″E / 16.55089°N 81.2000°ECoordinates: 16°33′03″N 81°12′00″E / 16.55089°N 81.2000°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Eluru |
| Mandal | Kaikalur |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 21,292 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 521333 |
| Telephone code | +91–8677 |
| Vehicle registration | AP–16 |
| Literacy | 66.55% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Eluru |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kaikalur |
Kaikaluru is a village 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 90100 hectares and providing tourist destination.
History[edit]
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.[2][3]
Geography[edit]
Kaikaluru is located at 16°34′00″N 81°12′00″E / 16.5667°N 81.2000°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 18.sri syamalamba temple is one of the famous temple.
Demographics[edit]
As of 2011[update] Census of India, the town had a population of 21,292. The total population constitute, 10,692 males, 10,600 females and 2,097 children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 78.46% with 15,060 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.[5]
Transport[edit]
Kaikaluru railway station is categorized as a Non-Suburban Grade-5 (NSG-5) station in the Vijayawada railway division.[6]
Tourist destinations[edit]
Kolleru Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India, located in Kaikalur. It is situated between 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, grey or spot-billed pelican. It was designated as wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the international Ramsar Convention.
Culture[edit]
Entertainment[edit]
There are three theatres in Kaikalur which are 1. Vijayalakshmi Theatre. 2. Venkataramana Theatre. 3. Maganti Theatre.
Temples[edit]
- Sri Syamalamba Temple
- Sri Vasavi kanyakaparameswari Temple
- Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmendhra Swamy Temple
- Sai Baba temple
- Venkateswara Swamy temple. (Meesala Venkanna)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Census 2011". Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- ↑ "Eluru District". About District > Administrative Setup > Revenue Divisionl. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ↑ "Eluru district". About District > History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kaikalur
- ↑ "Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate)" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ↑ "Stations – Category-wise (NEW)". South Central Railway. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
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