Srikakulam

Area: 5837 square kilometers.
Total Population: 25,284,900.
Urban Population: 2,782,000.
Rural Population: 22,502,900.
Population Density: 433 persons / square kilometer.
Population Growth: +8.9% over the last decade.
Representation in Indian Parliament: 1 Lok Sabha constituency. Representation in Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly: 12 constituencies.

By virtue of being in Andhra Pradesh, the primary language is Telugu. However, since it shares a border with the East Indian state of Orissa, Like most of the coastal districts in Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam is an agrarian community. Recent developments including industrial investment and the establishment of degree granting colleges has made it similar to several small Indian towns - developing very fast but hampered by a lack of infrastructure.

Several religious and tourist places are close to Srikakulam, including Srikurmam (dedicated to Vishnu's kurma-avatara or tortoise-avatara), Srimukhalingam, Arsavalli (one of the few Hindu Sun Temples), Salihundam (Buddhist viharas and stupas dating back to 2 AD were excavated here). The closest beach is Kalingapatnam.

Santhikshetram, a temple built in year 2000 maintained by Satya Sai Seva Samithi near Arasavalli temple serves its visitors free of cost by providing food and shelter since year 2000 especially during Radhasapthami and Maghamasam(10th month in Telugu Calendar).

The British who could not pronounce many Indian names called it "Chicacole". Former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and famous actor, NT Rama Rao was a legislator from Tekkali in Srikakulam district.