Upper Sileru Project Site Camp is a
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in
Gudem Kotha Veedhi mandal of
Alluri Sitharama Raju district in the
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Andhra Pradesh
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Demographics
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Upper Sileru Project Site Camp had a population of 4744. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Upper Sileru Project Site Camp has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 47%. In Upper Sileru Project Site Camp, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Upper sileru project site camp is surrounded by a number of scenic places. It is a paradise for nature lovers. This area is full of forests with rich biodiversity.
Upper Sileru Hydro Power House
Upper Sileru Power project was built on Sileru River in Power Generation. Sileru river enters to Andhra Pradesh from Orissa through Upper Sileru. The same river passes through Donkarai and Mothu Gudem (Lower Sileru). The total power generation capacity of Upper Seleru project is 240 MW. The projected owned and operated by APGENCO.
People say the name of the river means ''Selayeru''(సెలయేరు). It also has a UBI branch office.
References
{{Alluri Sitharama Raju district
Villages in Alluri Sitharama Raju district