Anantapuramu district

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Anantapuramu district, Administrative district in Andhra Pradesh, India

The district covers 19,130 square kilometers of land, featuring agricultural fields, urban settlements, and multiple administrative divisions called mandals throughout its territory.

Established in 1882 after separation from Bellary district, the region derived its name from Anantasagaram reservoir, built during the Vijayanagara Empire period.

The population of 4,081,148 residents speaks primarily Telugu, with Hindu temples and Islamic institutions representing the main religious establishments in the communities.

National Highway 44 connects the district's major towns, while Guntakal Junction and Gooty Junction serve as primary railway stations for regional transportation.

The district contains the medieval Gooty Fort and produces substantial quantities of groundnuts, making it a center for agricultural and historical significance.

Location: Andhra Pradesh

Capital city: Ananthapuram

Shares border with: Chitradurga district, Chittoor district, YSR district, Kurnool district, Tumkur district

Website: https://ananthapuramu.ap.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 14.68000,77.60000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12

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