Chittoor is an important district of Andhra Pradesh situated in the extreme south of the state. It is bounded on the north by Anantapur and Cuddapah districts, on the east by Nellore and Chengai-Anna districts of Tamil Nadu, on the south by North Arcot Ambedkar & Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu and on the west by Kolar District of Karnataka state.
Sites to visit
Horsely Hills, Chandragiri Hills, Kailasakona waterfalls, Kalyani Dam, Nagari Hills, Madanapalle, Pisatur Araniyar Project, Puttur village, Thalakona waterfalls, Silathoranam, Papanasanam, Kaundinya Sanctuary and Sri Venkateswara Sanctuary and National Park.
The district also offers some widely visited pilgrimage centers viz. Tirupati, Srikalahasthi, Tiruchunur, and Sri Kanipakam.
Facts & Figures
Latitude | 12°37' 14°8' N |
Longitude | 78°3' - 79°55' E |
Area | 15152 sq. kms. |
Temperature | Max.: 43 °C; Min.: 21 °C |
Average Rainfall | 396 mm |
Population | 3,745,875 (2001 census) |
Population Density | 214 per sq. kms. |
STD Code | 08572 |
How to Reach
Chittoor is well connected by rail and road. Nearest airport is at Tirupati, the headquarters of Chittoor district.
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