square kilometers. There are ten assembly constituencies in the district. The district is divided
into 3 revenue divisions and 38 mandals. Major towns in the district are Srikakulam,
Amudalavalasa, Tekkali, Narasapuram, Rajaam and Palasa.
Kolkota-Chennai national highway no. 5 and Chennai-Kolkata railway line goes through the
district. The borders of the district are Orissa state on North, Bay of Bengal in south and
Vijayanagaram district on west. Major rivers that flow in the district are the Naagavali and
Vamsadhara.
Srikakulam District
Let us now know about the rich Srikakulam district history. This region was under the rule of
Mouryas, Satavahanas, Gangarajus, Gajapathis and others. During the British rule, it was a part
of Orissa state. After India go independence, it was merged into Andhra Pradesh state in 1953.
Mandals in Srikakulam District
| Amadalavalasa | Bhamini | Burja |
| Etcherla | Ganguvarisigadam | Gara |
| Hiramandalam | Ichapuram | Jalumuru |
| Kanchili | Kaviti | Kotabommili |
| Kotturu | L.n Peta | Laveru |
| Mandasa | Meliaputti | Nandigam |
| Narasannapeta | Palakonda | Palasa |
| Pathapatnam | Polaki | Ponduru |
| Rajam | Ranastalam | Regidi Amadalavalasa |
| Santhabommali | Santhakavati | Saravakota |
| Sarubujjili | Seethampeta | Sompeta |
| Srikakulam | Tekkali | Vajrapukotturu |
| Vangara | Veeraghattam |
The district is divided
into 3 revenue divisions and 38 mandals. Major towns in the district are Srikakulam,
Amudalavalasa, Tekkali, Narasapuram, Rajaam and Palasa.
Tourist Places in Srikakulam District
The list of popular Srikakulam district tourist places is given here.
1) Arasavilli: Arasavilli is near Srikakulam. The attraction of this temple is that the sun rays
enter the main temple and touch the feet of main deity in the temple twice every year –
in March and October.
2) Kalingapatnam: This is a historical commercial port center. River Vamsadhara merges
into Bay of Bengal here. Darga Sharif, Sheikh Madina Aqulin are the major attractions
here. There is also a light house that is visible up to 23 kilometers.
3) Baruva: This is another popular tourist spot in Srikakulam district. River Mahendra
Tanaya merges in the sea here. There are Kotilingeswara Swamy temple, Janardhana
swamy temples here. Once this was an important port.
4) Ponduru: Ponduru is famous for the Khadi clothes that are made here.
5) Mandasa: This village lies at the foothills of Mahendragiri and there is Varaha Swamy
temple here. The fort in Mandasa is said to be one of the highest fort in India.
6) Kaviti is at a distance o 130 kilometers from Srikakulam. This is called another
Konaseema. There are temples of Chintamani Maata and Sri Seetarama Swamy.
7) Telineelapuram reminds us of Siberia birds. Every September, Pelican and Painted Storks
birds reach Telineelaapuram and return back to their places in April.
8) Mogadaalapaadu beach: This is located in the Gara mandal of Srikakulam district. This
is the most visited beach after Kalingapatnam in this district. This is at a distance of
twenty kilometers from Srikakulam town. There is a 200 meter long bridge that is built
into the sea. Thousands of people come here to take bath during auspicious days.