Srikalahasti facts for kids
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Srikalahasti
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Srikalahasti aerial view
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 Srikalahasti
Location in Andhra Pradesh
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| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Tirupati |
| Region | Rayalaseema |
| Revenue division | Srikalahasti |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Srikalahasti municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 74.46 km2 (28.75 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 80,056 |
| • Density | 1,075.15/km2 (2,784.64/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Srikalahasti is a special town in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It's known as a holy place. This town is also a municipality, which means it has its own local government. It sits right next to the River Swarnamukhi.
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History of Srikalahasti
The name Srikalahasti comes from three Sanskrit words: Sri (meaning spider), Kala (meaning snake), and Hasti (meaning elephant). A long time ago, a spider, a snake, and an elephant all worshipped the Shiva lingam (a holy symbol) here. They were so devoted that they found spiritual freedom.
There's another old story about how Srikalahasti got its name. Two powerful beings, Vayu (the god of wind) and Adishesha (a giant snake), had an argument about who was stronger. To prove his power, Adishesha wrapped himself around Mount Kailash. Vayu then tried to blow him away with strong winds. This caused eight pieces of Mount Kailash to break off and fall in different places. Srikalahasti is one of those eight special places.
Geography and Location
Srikalahasti is located at 13°45′N 79°42′E / 13.750°N 79.700°E. It is built on the banks of the Swarnamukhi River. The town is about 38 kilometers (24 miles) north of Tirupati, which is another important city.
People and Population
According to the Census of India in 2011, Srikalahasti had a population of 80,056 people. There were more females (41,061) than males (38,995), with about 1053 females for every 1000 males. This is higher than the average for India.
About 8,224 children in the town were under six years old. The town also has a good literacy rate, meaning many people can read and write. About 78.66% of the people are literate, which is higher than the national average of 73.00%.
Education in Srikalahasti
Children in Srikalahasti go to primary and secondary schools. These schools are run by the government, or they are private schools. They teach in both English and Telugu languages.
Srikalahasti has many types of schools, from elementary schools for young children to colleges for older students. One important college is the Sri Kalahastheeswara Institute of Technology. This college was built by the Sri Kalahasteeswara Trust board.
Getting Around Srikalahasti
Train Travel
The Srikalahasti railway station is part of a train line that connects Gudur and Katpadi. This makes it easy to travel to and from the town by train.
Bus Services
The state-owned bus service, APSRTC, runs buses from nearby cities like Tirupati, Chittoor, and Nellore to Srikalahasti.
Air Travel
The closest airport is Tirupati Airport, which is about 25 kilometers (15 miles) away from the town.
See also
In Spanish: Srikalahasti para niños
- Srikalahasti Kalamkari
