Jalumuru is a mandal in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, comprising 53 villages. The population is mostly rural, and social structure includes Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The villages in Jalumuru still follow rural ways: agriculture, small-scale farming, and village-based trades dominate livelihoods.
Jalumuru is a bridge between history and modern rural life - ancient temples tie it to historic kingdoms and dynasties. The mix of traditional village life along with historic heritage sites gives Jalumuru a unique character, where ancient history and present-day rural simplicity coexist.
Jalumuru is easily accessible by all three major modes of transport—roadways, railways, and airways—which is a relief for many travel enthusiasts planning to visit the town.
Saravakota APSRTC bus station and Kotabommali APSRTC bus station are the nearest major bus stations to Jalumuru. APSRTC operates several buses from major cities to Jalumuru.
Railways remain one of the most affordable and preferred modes of travel in India, and Jalumuru is well connected through nearby stations such as Kotabommali and Tilaru railway stations.
For air travel, the nearest airports to Jalumuru are Visakhapatnam Airport and Biju Patnaik Airport in Bhubaneswar, offering easy regional and national connectivity.
The Sri Mukhalingeswara Temple, located in the village of Mukhalingam in Jalumuru mandal was built in the 8th century AD by Kamarnava–II of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. Every year, thousands of devotees from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha visit this temple to take part in the famous Chakratirtha Snanam, a holy bath believed to bring blessings from Lord Shiva.
The Subramanya Temple in Jalumuru is an ancient Hindu temple surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. Inside the temple, the images of Adi Sesha and Vasuki can be seen along with Lord Subramanya. The main deity, Lord Subramanya (Karthikeya), is seated gracefully on a peacock in the sanctum. The idol faces the east, symbolizing the rising sun and new beginnings.
| Bank Name | Bank IFSC Codes |
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| APGVB Jalumuru Address | Opp MSS World, Jarjangi - Pindruvada Road, Jalumuru |
| Bank Name | Bank IFSC Codes |
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| APGVB Jalumuru IFSC Code | APGV0001164 |
| Bank Name | Bank Toll Free Numbers |
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| APGVB Jalumuru | 1800 121 0354 |
