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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.[3] The town is famous for Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple.
Srisailam | |
|---|---|
Census Town | |
 Srisaila Mallikarjuna temple Vimana | |
  Srisailam Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16.0833°N 78.8667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kurnool |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.96 km2 (2.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,452 |
| • Density | 3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AP 21 |
In 2001,[4] Srisailam had a population of 23,257. 54% of the population were males and 46% of the population were females. 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.
Srisailam is one of the popular tourist destinations in Andhra Pradesh.
