Mukhalingam
Mukhalingam is a village panchayat in Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district in indian state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It was the erstwhile capital of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. It is home to a group of three Śiva temples - Madhukeswara, Someswara, Bhimeswara - which have been variously dated by historians from late eighth century to early eleventh century CE. The village is located on the left bank of Vamsadhara river at a distance of 48 km from Srikakulam town.

Geography
Mukhalingam is located at . It has an average elevation of .

Transportation 

Srimukhalingam is well Connected by road ways. Andhrapradesh State Highway 106 passes through Srimukhalingam village.  

APSRTC operates Several buses from srikakulam  bus stand to Srimukhalingam village. Many of Autos , Taxis and cabs are also available from Challavanipeta village to Srimukhalingam village.

Andhrapradesh StateHighway 106 Connects Jarjangi, Challavanipeta, Jalumuru, Budithi , komanapalli and Pindruvada villages and Passes through this village.

Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, the demographic details of Mukhalingam are as follows:
 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 dating of the temples has been contested among historians. The temples have been variously dated from late eighth century to eleventh century CE. The earliest among them was constructed in the late eighth or early ninth century and the latest one dates to early eleventh century. 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.

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References

Villages in Srikakulam district
Hindu pilgrimage sites in India
Former capital cities in India
Uttarandhra