India census, Srisailam had a population of 23,257. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. Srisailam Project Township has an average literacy rate of 75.62% higher than the state average of 67.02%. Male literacy is around 85.68% while female literacy rate is 63.24%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Tourism
Srisailam is one of the popular tourist destinations in Andhra Pradesh and considered as one of the most important pilgrimage centres of Lord Shiva.
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, India's largest tiger reserve is spread over 3500 km2. This Sanctuary is a natural habitat of diverse species of flora and fauna. The lush and dense Nallamala Forest range is a popular destination for trekking, hill climbing, forest exploration and research, to which Srisailam town acts as a base camp.
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga enshrines Lord Mallikarjuna and is an ancient temple built in a Dravidian style with specimens showcasing the Vijayanagara architecture.
Akka Mahadevi Caves, Pathalaganga, Shikareshwara Temple are few other attractions in this place.
Government
This town hosts both the offices and residences of many A.P. Government departments and its employees A.P. Irrigation Department, APGENCO, APTransco, A.P. Forest Department.
Education
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu. A. P. T. W. R School, A. P. T. W. R Junior College and A. P. T. W. R School of Excellence provide education to tribals.
Lion's Club / Unchecked Land occupation
A Recreation Club in association in the style of Lion's Club is established in the project colony in the 1960s . The Club has since been the home to a Lawn Tennis Court, Indoor Badminton Courts, Auditorium and Playgrounds with a Club Administration Office providing sports and Cultural activities for family and kids alike. The Club was open to Ladies Club events. It was open to kids with instructors for Classical Dance, Classical Music, Skits and Drama. Over the years, club members have participated in numerous sports events and tournaments at State Level. The Auditorium also housed annual Essay Writing competitions, New Year Celebrations, Independence Day celebrations with Classical Dance, classical Music performances. The clubs members also organized many kids and Family activities on Holiday occasions and get-togethers on New Year's Eve and in the month of Karthik. During the mid 2010s, the area has been occupied and settled by dwellers and the club has since been inactive in 2020s as well.
