According to the report of 2001 census, the population of Srikakulam is 2,62,149 (Srikakulam town- 1,17,320, Srikakulam Mandal- 69,812, Gara mandal- 75,017). It is a strong seat for the TDP.
Some of the most popular landmarks in Srikakulam are Arasavalli, Danthapuram, Ravivalasa, Salihundam, Srikurmam and Srimukhalingam.