Kaikaluru


Kaikalur is a Mandal in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kaikalur is home to Kolleru Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in India.Covering about 90100 hectares and providing tourist destination.

Geography

Kaikalur is located at. It has an average elevation of 18.sri syamalamba temple is one of the famous temple.

Demographics

, the town had a population of. The total population constitute, males, females and children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 78.46% with literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.

Transport

Kaikaluru railway station is categorized as a Non-Subruban Grade-5 station in the Vijayawada railway division.

Tourist destinations

is the largest freshwater lake in India, located in Kaikalur. It is situated between Krishna and Godavari delta. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams. The lake is an important habitat for an estimated 20 million resident and migratory birds such as, grey or spot-billed pelican. It was designated as wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the international Ramsar Convention.

Temples