As of 2001[update]census of India,[6] Srisailam had a population of 23,257. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. Srisailam Project (RFC) 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.
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.[7]
Sakshi Ganapati Temple- Sakshi Ganapathi temple is located 2 km east of the main temple.
Akka Mahadevi Caves, Pathalaganga,[8] Shikareshwara Temple are few other attractions in this place.[9]
Siddi Ramappa Kolanu waterfalls located at Srisailam Half Kilo Meter Distance from Main Temple.
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[10][11]
There is a path to travel on foot from Atmakur to Srisailam. The Devotees to fulfil their Vow to Lord Shiva will take this path to reach Srisailam on foot from Atmakur. The path completely passes through dense forest of Nallamala Hills. One has to carry their own food and Potable items with them as there are no adequate facilities. This path for devotees is allowed only twice in a year viz.,
Maha Shivaratri
Ugadi
Road
There are two roads to reach Srisailam as it can be accessed by road from Dornala and Atchampet. The state government-owned Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operates frequent buses from Atmakur and Dornala and also from nearby places. The travel by road is not allowed to Shrishaila between 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. as roads are through Nallamala forests.[12]
The nearest airport is Kurnool Airport about 180 kilometres from Srisailam. It is a domestic airport. The nearest major airport is the Hyderabad International Airport located about 217 km (135 mi) from Srisailam.
^ ab"District Census Handbook – Kurnool"(PDF). Census of India. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. p. 50. Archived from the original(PDF) on 26 March 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
^"Srisailam Mandal map"(PDF). Census of India. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. p. 319. Archived from the original(PDF) on 23 February 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
^"School Education Department"(PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original(PDF) on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
