Srisailam

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 / 16.0833; 78.8667
Country	India
State	Andhra Pradesh
District	Kurnool
Area [1]
• 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

Demographics

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.

Tourism

Srisailam is one of the popular tourist destinations in Andhra Pradesh.