Kaikaluru
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Kaikaluru or Kaikalur is a small town and Mandal
headquarters with a population of 22,000 in Krishna district
, Andhra Pradesh
, India
. Kaikalur is home to one of India's biggest lakes called Kolleru
. Kaikalur is famous for fish farming
.
, 2001, the demographic details of Kaikalur mandal is as follows:
Kaikalur town had a population of 20,753 in 2001.
. There is a train facility to reach Vijayawada. Many business people get their products from Vijayawada by means of trains, which are very cheap. During the Indian independence movement, K. Siva Kumar Naidu played a prominent role from Kaikalur. Kaikalur is a major gram panchayat. Kaikalur is good for education since the British rule. Many students from nearby villages come here to have their education. It has many historical buildings at Taluka centre.
Schools like TVNRM National E.M. School, Kaikalur Public School, Jagruti Concept School, Viswa Vani E.M. School and Oxford school provide quality education in the village. There is a very famous temple in this town called Syamalamba Temple; many devotees visit this temple regularly. There are huge number of devotes from overseas who worship this goddess.
Oxford Grammar School, Kaikalur Public School and Vamsi Concept School {Earlier called Angels Public School (Sapthagiri Public School)} are some of schools imparting quality secondary education to this small town.
Christian worship centers:BPF Church, RCM Church, CBCNC Church, LEF Church, MANNA Church etc...
is the largest freshwater lake in India. It is located in Kaikalur, Andhra Pradesh state, India. Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari delta. Kolleru spans into two districts - Krishna and West Godavari. The lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for these two rivers. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams, and is connected to the Krishna and Godavari systems by over 68 inflowing drains and channels. The lake was an important habitat for an estimated 20 million resident and migratory birds, including the Grey or Spot-billed Pelican
(Pelecanus philippensis). The lake was created as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 under India's Wildlife Protection Act of 1972
, and designated a wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the international Ramsar Convention
. The wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 308 km².
Tehsil
A Tehsil or Tahsil/Tahasil , also known as Taluk and Mandal, is an administrative division of some country/countries of South Asia....
headquarters with a population of 22,000 in Krishna district
Krishna district
Krishna District is a district of India's Andhra Pradesh state. It is named after the Krishna River, the third longest river that flows within India, flows through the district and joins Bay of Bengal here in this district. It has a population of 4,529,009 of which 32.08% is urban as of...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. Kaikalur is home to one of India's biggest lakes called Kolleru
Kolleru Lake
Kolleru Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Andhra Pradesh state, India. Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari delta. Kolleru spans into two districts - Krishna and West Godavari. The lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for these two rivers...
. Kaikalur is famous for fish farming
Fish farming
Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture, while other methods may fall under mariculture. Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. A facility that releases young fish into the wild for recreational fishing or to supplement a species'...
.
Geography
Kaikalur is located at 16.5667°N 81.2000°E. It has an average elevation of 18 metres (62 feet).Demographics
According to Indian censusDemographics of India
The demographics of India are inclusive of the second most populous country in the world, with over 1.21 billion people , more than a sixth of the world's population. Already containing 17.5% of the world's population, India is projected to be the world's most populous country by 2025, surpassing...
, 2001, the demographic details of Kaikalur mandal is as follows:
- Total Population: 75,125 in 18,436 Households.
- Male Population: 37,804 and Female Population: 37,321
- Children Under 6-years of age: 9,764 (Boys - 4,886 and Girls - 4,878)
- Total Literates: 43,501
Kaikalur town had a population of 20,753 in 2001.
Features
The nearest main city is VijayawadaVijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
. There is a train facility to reach Vijayawada. Many business people get their products from Vijayawada by means of trains, which are very cheap. During the Indian independence movement, K. Siva Kumar Naidu played a prominent role from Kaikalur. Kaikalur is a major gram panchayat. Kaikalur is good for education since the British rule. Many students from nearby villages come here to have their education. It has many historical buildings at Taluka centre.
Schools like TVNRM National E.M. School, Kaikalur Public School, Jagruti Concept School, Viswa Vani E.M. School and Oxford school provide quality education in the village. There is a very famous temple in this town called Syamalamba Temple; many devotees visit this temple regularly. There are huge number of devotes from overseas who worship this goddess.
Oxford Grammar School, Kaikalur Public School and Vamsi Concept School {Earlier called Angels Public School (Sapthagiri Public School)} are some of schools imparting quality secondary education to this small town.
Christian worship centers:BPF Church, RCM Church, CBCNC Church, LEF Church, MANNA Church etc...
Tourist destinations in Kaikalur
KOLLERU LAKEKolleru Lake
Kolleru Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Andhra Pradesh state, India. Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari delta. Kolleru spans into two districts - Krishna and West Godavari. The lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for these two rivers...
is the largest freshwater lake in India. It is located in Kaikalur, Andhra Pradesh state, India. Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari delta. Kolleru spans into two districts - Krishna and West Godavari. The lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for these two rivers. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams, and is connected to the Krishna and Godavari systems by over 68 inflowing drains and channels. The lake was an important habitat for an estimated 20 million resident and migratory birds, including the Grey or Spot-billed Pelican
Spot-billed Pelican
The Spot-billed Pelican or Grey Pelican is a member of the pelican family. It breeds in southern Asia from southern Pakistan across India east to Indonesia. It is a bird of large inland and coastal waters, especially large lakes...
(Pelecanus philippensis). The lake was created as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 under India's Wildlife Protection Act of 1972
Wildlife Protection Act of 1972
The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 refers to a sweeping package of legislation enacted in 1972 by the Government of India. Before 1972, India only had five designated national parks...
, and designated a wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the international Ramsar Convention
Ramsar Convention
The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands, i.e., to stem the progressive encroachment on and loss of wetlands now and in the future, recognizing the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands and their economic, cultural,...
. The wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 308 km².
Villages in Kaikaluru Mandal
The following is the list of villages in this Mandal.- Achavaram
- AlapaduAlapaduAlapadu is a village in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh in India. The village belongs to Tsundur Mandal and is connected by road to Tenali via APSRTC Buses. Though the nearest railway station is in Tsundur, Tenali railway station is preferred as not many trains stop at Tsundur.-Religions:Most of...
- AtapakaAtapakaAtapaka is a village in Kaikaluru mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Demographics:According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Atapaka mandal is as follows:* Total Population: 4,883 in 1,144 Households...
- BhujabalapatnamBhujabalapatnamBhujabala patnam is a small village in Kaikaluru mandal in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.It is located between the two towns Kaikaluru and Akiveedu, which are 6 and 12 kilometers away respectively. The nearest village is Pallewada....
- Doddipatla
- Gonepadu
- GopavaramGopavaramGopavaram is a village and a mandal in West Godavari District in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-References:...
- Kaikaluru
- Kolletikota
- Kottada
- Narasayapalem
- PallevadaPallevadaPallevada is a village in Kaikaluru mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Geography:Pallevada is located at . It has an average elevation of 20 metres .-Demographics:...
- Penchikalamarru
- Rachapatnam
- Ramavaram
- Seethanapalli
- Singapuram
- Someswaram
- Syamalambapuram
- Tamarakollu
- Vadarlapadu
- Varahapatnam
- Vemavarappadu
- Vinjaram