Sri Sathya Sai district

Sri Sathya Sai is an administrative district in Andhra Pradesh that covers 32 mandals with Puttaparthi serving as its headquarters. Hindupur forms the largest urban center in this region, which connects agricultural plains with rolling hills.

This administrative territory was established on April 4, 2022, through the division of the former Anantapur district. The reorganization aimed to bring governance closer to residents and support more focused local development.

This territory takes its name from a spiritual teacher who lived in Puttaparthi and whose presence still draws visitors from around the world. Beyond Telugu, markets and villages regularly echo with Urdu, Kannada, and the language of the Lambadi community.

Long-distance buses and private vehicles use national highways 42, 44, and 342 to cross the territory, while Dharmavaram offers the main railway station. The best months to travel fall between October and March, when temperatures are milder than during the hot summer.

Beneath the plains lie deposits of gold, diamonds, quartz, and granite that play a role in the local economy. Some of these minerals are processed in small workshops, while granite quarries shape parts of the landscape.

Location: Andhra Pradesh

Inception: April 4, 2022

Capital city: Puttaparthi

GPS coordinates: 14.16000,77.79000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:05