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Head
Quarters: Srikakulam
Area: 5,837 sq.km
The boundaries of this district are Bay of Bengal in
the East, Vijayanagaram district in the South and
Orissa state borders in the West and North
directions.
Rivers: Vamshadhara,
Nagavali, Mahendra and Tanaya.
Tourist Places: Baruva beech,
Kaviti, Buddha Statue at Rayatheertham.
Pilgrimage Centers:
Arasavally Sun temple, Srikurmum temple,
Sri Mukhalingam temple.
This district was ruled by Gangarajas, Gajapathis,
Vijayanagara Kings, Nawabs and French People. This
place used to be a part of the Kalinga kingdom.
Forest area occupies 15.6% of the total district
area. Tribal Corporation is making every effort in
uplifting the Tribal of this area. Bamboo and
quality Timber are the products obtained from these
woods.Manganese is surplus in these district and
Mica in some parts of the district. Graphite and
different Clays are also available. Jute Industry is
the biggest industry in the district. Cashew nut
tree, Orchids are grown with World Bank Aid. AP's
first built hydroelectric Project on the Machkand
River is the water source and Power sources to the
district.
Accessibility:
Srikakulum is well connected by rail and
road. The nearest airport is at Visakhapatnam.
Tourist
Attractions
| S.No |
Tourist
Spot |
Theme |
Place |
| 1 |
Arasavalli |
Pilgrim
Centres |
Srikakulam |
| 2 |
Budithi
Brassware |
Handicrafts |
null |
| 3 |
Kalingapatnam
Beach |
Beaches |
Kalingapatnam |
| 4 |
Mahendera
Hills |
Pilgrim
Centres |
null |
| 5 |
Ravivalasa |
Pilgrim
Centres |
Ravivalasa |
| 6 |
Salihundam |
Buddhist
Centres |
Salihundam |
| 7 |
Sangam |
Pilgrim
Centres |
Sangam |
| 8 |
Sri
Kurmanadha Swamy temple |
Pilgrim
Centres |
Srikakulam |
| 9 |
Srimukhalingeswara
(Shiva) temple |
Pilgrim
Centres |
null |
| 10 |
Telineelapuram
and Telukunchi bird sanctuaries |
Wild
Life |
null |
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