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| name = Mukhalingam |
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| native_name = ముఖలింగం |
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| image_skyline = Mukhalingeshwara temple , srimukhalingam srikakulam.jpg |
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| image_caption = Srimukhalingam temple |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh, India |
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| parts = Jalumuru |
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] |
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] |
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| utc_offset1 = +5:30 |
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| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] |
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| postal_code = 532 428 |
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'''Mukhalingam''' |
'''Mukhalingam''' is a village panchayat in [[Jalumuru]] mandal of [[Srikakulam district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. |
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==Geography== |
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Revision as of 21:26, 11 March 2013
Mukhalingam
ముఖలింగం Srimukhalingam | |
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Village of historical importance | |
 Srimukhalingam temple | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Srikakulam |
| Talukas | Jalumuru |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,204 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 532 428 |
Mukhalingam is a village panchayat in Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Geography
Mukhalingam is located at 18°36′00″N 83°58′00″E / 18.6000°N 83.9667°E.[1] It has an average elevataion of 28 meters (95 feet).
Demographics
According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Mukhalingam is as follows:[2]
- Total Population: 3,204 in 767 Households
- Male Population: 1,625 and Female Population: 1,579
- Children Under 6-years of age: 387 (Boys - 180 and Girls - 207)
- Total Literates: 1,579
Shiva temple
The Srimukhalingeswara Temple, one of the popular Shiva temples, is located at Sri Mukhalingam.
Sri Mukhalingam is one of the famous Hindu piligrimage centers in Andhra Pradesh. Sri Mukhalingam was also capital of Eastern Ganga kings of Kalinga (ancient Orissa). The temple of Srimukhalingam was built by Kamarnava II in 8th century AD of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.[3] It is beautiful place located on the banks of River Vamsadhara.
Nearest Railway station to Sri Mukhalingam is Urlam.
There is a post office in Mukhalingam.
References
- 3. Mastanaiah B: The Temple of Mukhalingam, 1977.