Mukhalingam

Mukhalingam is a village panchayat in Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

For a Hindu icon related to the linga, see Mukhalinga.

Mukhalingam

Srimukhalingam
Village
Srimukhalingam temple
Mukhalingam
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Mukhalingam
Mukhalingam (India)
Coordinates: 18.6000°N 83.9667°E / 18.6000; 83.9667
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictSrikakulam
TalukasJalumuru
Population
 • Total3,204
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
532428
Vehicle registrationAP 30

Geography

Mukhalingam is located at 18.5943°N 83.9635°E / 18.5943; 83.9635.[1] It has an average elevation of 28 metres (92 ft).

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, the demographic details of Mukhalingam are as follows:[2]

  • Total Population: 3,022 in 837 Households
  • Male Population: 1,504 and Female Population: 1,518
  • Children under six years of age: 265 (Boys - 139 and Girls - 126)
  • Literacy rate: 63.58%

Culture

The Srimukhalingeswara temple is a Shiva temple in the village, which was built by Kamarnava–II in 8th century AD of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, the Kalinga empire.[3] Every year famous Chakratirtha snana(holy bath) is taken by pilgrims . Lakhs of pilgrims visit from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on the auspicious day to take the holy bath and take blessings of Lord Shiva.

  • A relief of Trimurti on a dome at Sri Mukhalingam temple complex
  • View of a dome at Sri Mukhalingam Temple complex
  • A relief carved out on walls for a drain at Sri Mukhalingam
  • A Temple in Sri Mukhalingam temple complex

References
  1. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Mukhalingam, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  2. "Mukhalingam Village Population - Jalumuru - Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  3. Linda, Mary F. (1 January 1990). "Nārāyaṇapuram: A Tenth Century Site in Kaliṅga". Artibus Asiae. 50 (3/4): 232–262. doi:10.2307/3250071. JSTOR 3250071.


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