Sarubujjili Mandal is a rural mandal in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, home to about 33,000 people across more than 40 villages.It is located near the right bank of the Vamsadhara River, in the region that once linked the coastal plain of Kalinga to the rest of the Deccan. Archaeological studies and explorations in the Vamsadhara valley describe Dantapura as an early urban and Buddhist settlement, connected by trade routes and river movement to other coastal sites such as Salihundam and Kalingapatnam.
The mandal is surrounded by heritage-rich sites such as Dantapuram (Danthapuri), an important early Buddhist location, and Dannanapeta, famous for its megalithic dolmens, including a massive single-stone capstone weighing nearly 50 tonnes. Today, the visible remains – mounds, stupa traces and scattered artefacts – are a reminder that this small village once stood at the heart of Kalinga’s Buddhist history. Most families here depend on farming and fishing.
Sarubujjili 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.
Santhakaviti APSRTC bus station and Hiramandalam APSRTC bus station are the nearest major bus stations to Sarubujjili. APSRTC operates several buses from major cities to Sarubujjili.
Railways remain one of the most affordable and preferred ways to travel in India, and Sarubujjili is connected through nearby stations such as Srikakulam Road and Tilaru railway stations.
For air travel, the nearest airports to Sarubujjili are Visakhapatnam Airport and Biju Patnaik Airport in Bhubaneswar, offering convenient connectivity for visitors.
Dantapuram (Danthapuri) is one of the historically significant places near Sarubujjili. It is known for its ancient Buddhist stupas and is also referred to as Boudha Gynana Dantha Puri. Archaeological excavations at this site uncovered bricks, pots, terracotta pieces, bangles, beads, and various stone and iron articles, showing the rich cultural and historical past of the region.
The Megalithic Dolmens at Dannanapeta, near Sarubujjili, form one of the most remarkable megalithic complexes in Andhra Pradesh. The site includes a huge dolmen, several smaller cists, numerous post holes, and menhirs. The main dolmen is especially impressive, featuring a massive single capstone estimated to weigh nearly 50 tonnes, making it one of the largest structures.
| Bank Name | Bank Address |
|---|---|
| State Bank of India Sarabujjili Address | near Ramalayam, Jaganadhapuram - Sarabujjili Road, Sarabujjili |
| Indian Bank Shalantri Address | near Shalantri Post Office, Battili - Alakam Road, Sarabujjili |
| Bank Name | Bank IFSC Codes |
|---|---|
| State Bank of India Sarabujjili IFSC Code | SBIN0017083 |
| Indian Bank Shalantri IFSC Code | IDIB000S064 |
| Bank Name | Bank Toll Free Numbers |
|---|---|
| State Bank of India Sarabujjili | 1800 425 3800 |
| Indian Bank Shalantri | 1800 4250 0000 |
