Shivalayam
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Machilipatnam South mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh
Near Bhogireddipalle (500 m from the village's map point, straight line). Bhogireddipalle had 2,350 people in 777 households (Census 2011).
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- Location
- 16.12031° N, 81.02242° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (node/12257461179), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 3 Nov 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
How to reach Shivalayam
- Nearest railway station: Machilipatnam — about 14 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Dimma center — about 6.5 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Rajahmundry Airport — about 138 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Shivalayam
Where is Shivalayam?
Shivalayam is a temple in Machilipatnam South mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
Which village is Shivalayam in or near?
Bhogireddipalle: about 500 m from the village's map point in a straight line. Bhogireddipalle had 2,350 people (Census 2011).
Which is the nearest railway station to Shivalayam?
Machilipatnam, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Shivalayam?
Rajahmundry Airport, about 138 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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