Santhipuram mandal, Administrative subdivision in Chittoor district, India
Santhipuram mandal is an administrative subdivision in the southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh covering approximately 186 square kilometers. The area includes 60 villages and settlements with a population of around 61,789 people.
This administrative division was established as one of 66 administrative units in Chittoor district and shaped the governance structure of the region. The creation of this subdivision supported local administration and development across southeastern Andhra Pradesh.
Villages within this administrative area maintain their own local festivals and customs that shape daily community life. Arimuthanapalle serves as the central place where administration and community activities come together.
The area is connected to major cities like Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Hyderabad through road networks that facilitate movement. For visitors, it helps to check on local road conditions beforehand since rural pathways can vary in quality.
The area is home to Bennayanuru, a hamlet with only about 14 inhabitants, making it one of the smallest documented settlements in the district. This tiny community illustrates the range of population sizes found within the region.
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