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CHITTOOR DISTRICT

By R. Raj kumar. Santhapet, Chittoor.(517004)

1 CHITTOOR

About :

Chittoor District also known as Chittur, is a district of 's state in the region. The district headquarters is Chittoor City. The district has a population of 4,170,468 according to 2011 census of India. Chittoor district is famous for the , ( & Horsilly Hills)and Sri Kalahasti temples. It lies in the Poini river valley of southernmost Andhra Pradesh, on the NH4 – highway. It is a major market center for mangoes, grains, sugarcane, and peanuts. Major industries around the city are Amaron Batteries, nation's leading automobile batteries, and Nutrine Confectioneries, a major chocolate/candies producer, and this city is one of the major granite and mango pulp producing centers of India. The word Chittoor comes from chittroor (meaning "small town") in and also from chittadavula ooru ("dense forest" in Telugu).

History: Chittoor District was formed on 1 April 1911, taking Chittoor, Palamaneru, from the then North Arcot District of and Madanapalli, Vayalpadu from Cuddapah and , Sri Kalahasti, from Zamindari provinces to form united Chittoor district. Later in the late 1960s about 280 villages of chittoor district were added into the then district andThiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu through the demands of Ma.Po.Sivagnanam and other leaders.

Geography:

Chittoor is a part of Rayalaseema. The district occupies an area of 15,359 square kilometres. The district is bounded by District to the northwest, Cuddapah District to the north, District to the northeast, District, District and of Tamil Nadu state to the south, andKolar District of state to the west. Chittoor district lies extreme south of the Andhra Pradesh state approximately between 12°37′ - 14°8′ north latitudes and 78°3′ - 79°55′ east longitudes.

30% of the total land area is covered by forests in the district. Mango and tamarind groves surround the city of Chittoor, and cattle are raised in the district. The soils in the district constitute red loamy 57%, red sandy 34% and the remaining 9% is covered by black clay black loamy, black sandy and red clay

Chittoor is around 180KM from Bangalore, around 160KM from Chennai, and around 590KM from , state capital and around 1800KM from National capital Delhi.

2 Rivers:

The important rivers in the district are Ponnai and rivers which originate in eastern ghats. Other rivers include Kusasthali, Beema, Bahuda, Pincha, Kalyani, Araniyar and Pedderu. None of the rivers are perennial. Rivers include:

*Swarnamukhi *Kalangi *Papaghni *Koundinya *Paleru *Arani *Pinchcha *Cheyyeru *Neeva *Kusasthali

Hindu temples:

1. Sri Temple on Seven Hills at Tirumala is a world famous temple.

2. Sri Govinda Raajula Swamy Temple in Tirupati 3. Sri Kodanda Raama Swamy Temple is another important temple at Tirupati. 4. Sri Padmavati Ammavaari Temple, in Tirucanuru Village near Tirupati 5. Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple Near Tirupati 6. Appalaaya Gunta Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Temple, at Appalaya Gunta near Tirupati 7. Sri Kalahastiswara Swamy Temple, at Srikaalahasti 8. Sri Vedanaarayana Swamy Temple, at 9. Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, at Kaanipakam

Climate:

The temperature in the western parts of the district like Punganur, , are relatively lower than the eastern parts of the Chittoor District. This is because of the higher altitude of the western parts compared to the eastern parts. The summer temperatures touches 46°C in the eastern parts whereas in the western parts it ranges around 36º to 38°C. Similarly the winter temperatures of the western parts are relatively low ranging around 12°C to 14°C and in eastern parts it is 16°C to 18°C.[6]

Chittoor District receives an annual rainfall of 918.1 mm. The South West and North East Monsoon are the major sources of rainfall for the district. On average the district receives 438.0 mm of rainfall through the South West Monsoon (From June to September) and 396.0 mm from North East Monsoon (From October to December). The rainfall received by the district in the years 2002 and 2003 are 984.2 mm and 934 mm respectively.

3 Economy:

In 2006 the Indian government named Chittoor one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640). It is one of the thirteen districts in Andhra Pradesh currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).

Household indicators

In 2007–2008 the International Institute for Population Sciences interviewed 1010 households in 38 villages across the district. They found that 92.7% had access to electricity, 99.6% had drinking water, 33.3% toilet facilities, and 53.8% lived in a pucca (permanent) home. 29.3% of girls wed before the legal age of 18 and 88.2% of interviewees carried a BPL card.

Assembly Constituencies:

There are 14 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly MLA constituencies in Chittoor district. They are:

1. Chittoor MLA NAME - C K Babu ()

2.Chandragiri MLA NAME - Srimathi Galla Aruna Kumari (Indian National Congress)

3. G.D.Nellore () MLA NAME - Dr. Kuthuhallama (Indian National Congress)

4. MLA NAME - Sri Nara Chandra Babu Naidu (Ex Chief Minister Of Andhra Pradesh (Telugu Desam Party)

5. Madanapalle MLA NAME - Sri Mohammed Shahjahan Basha (Jaha) (Indian National Congress)

6. Nagari MLA NAME – Sri Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu (Telugu Desam Party)

7. Ex MLA NAME - Sri Amarnath Reedy ( TDP Party)

8. MLA NAME - Sri N. Kiran Kumar (Chief Minister of Andhra pradesh) (Indian National Congress)

9. Punganur Ex MLA NAME- SRI PEDDI REDDY RAMACHANDRA REDDY (ysr Congress party)

10. PuthalapattuMLA NAME - Sri Ravi (Indian National Congress)

11. MLA NAME - Smt Hemalatha (Telugu Desam Party)

12. MLA NAME - Sri Bojjala Gopala Reddy (Telugu Desam Party)

13. MLA A.V.Praveenkumar Reddy (TDP Party)

14. Tirupati MLA NAME - Sri Karunakara Reddy (YSR Congress Party)

4 Notable Peoples In Chittoor

1. Chittor V. Nagaiah, Renowned Film actor, Director.

2. Jiddu Krishnamurti, Philosopher. 3. Madabhushi Ananthasayanam Ayyangar, first Deputy Speaker and second Speaker of 4. Madhurantakam Rajaram, Writer, sahitya academy award winner 5. Mohan Babu a.k.a Bhaktavatsalam Naidu, Film actor 6. N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, Chief Minister of A.P. 7. Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Ex-Chief Minister of A.P. 8. P. Chinnamma Reddy, was a prominent politician, known for building P.C.R. Junior College and Krishnavani Junior College and for establishing the Chittoor cooperative sugar factory 9. Pratap C Reddy, Appolo Hospitals Founder. 10. Raj Reddy, a Computer Scientist and winner of Turing Award 11. Sir C.R. Reddy, Educationalist, Founder & Vice-chancellor of Andhra University 12. Noorabdul Rrahaman Khan, Founder General Secretary of "Akhand Bharatheeya Aawaaz" National Political Party.

Mandals:

There are 66 Mandals with Pincode & Telephone code in Chittoor district. They are:

1. B. Kothakota - 517370 & 08582

2. - 517415 & 08587 3. Bangarupalem - 517416 & 08573 4. Buchinaidu Khandriga - 517640 & 08578 5. Chandragiri - 517101 & 0877 6. - 517193 & 08584 7. Chittoor - 517001 & 08572 8. - 517257 & 08581 9. Gangadhara Nellore - 517125 & 08572 10. Gangavaram - 517408 & 08579 11. - 517132 & 08572 12. - 517390 & 08570 13. - 517297 & 08586 14. - 517130 & 08585 15. K.V.B. Puram - 517167 & 08578 16. - 517236 & 08586 17. - 517234 & 08586 18. Kambhamvaripalle - 517213 & 08584 19. Karvetinagar - 517582 & 08577 20. Kuppam - 517425 & 08570 21. - 517350 & 08571

5 22. Madanapalle - 517325 & 08571 23. - 517390 & 08582 24. Nagalapuram - 517589 & 08576 25. Nagari - 517590 & 08577 26. - 517581 & 08577 27. - 517280 & 08586 28. - 517591 & 08577 29. Pakala - 517112 & 08585 30. Palamaner - 517408 & 08579 31. - 517599 & 08577 32. - 517297 & 08586 33. - 517247 & 08579 34. Peddathippasamudram - 517391 & 08582 35. - 517126 & 08585 36. Pileru - 517214 & 08584 37. - 517587 & 08576 38. Pulicherla - 517172 & 08584 39. Punganur - 517247 & 08581 40. - 517124 & 08572 41. Puttur - 517583 & 08577 42. Chandrapuram - 517561 & 0877 43. - 517401 & 08587 44. - 517417 & 08581 45. - 517520 & 0877 46. Rompicherla - 517192 & 08584 47. Santhipuram - 517423 & 08570 48. Satyavedu - 517588 & 08576 49. - 517123 & 08583 50. - 517257 & 08583 51. Srikalahasti - 517644 & 08578 52. - 517167 & 08577 53. Thamballapalle - 517418 & 08582 54. - 517131 & 08572 55. - 517643 & 08578 56. Tirupati Rural - 517505 & 0877 57. Tirupati Urban - 517501 & 0877 58. - 517551 & 08577 59. - 517541 & 08576 60. Vayalpadu - 517277 & 08586 61. - 517569 & 08577 62. Venkatagirikota - 517424 & 08587 63. - 517586 & 08577 64. - 517422 & 08572 65. - 517619 & 08578 66. - 517194 & 08584

6 About the Mandals:

1. B.Kothakota

B.Kothakota is a town and Mandal in the Chittoor district. B. Kothakota is famous for peanuts, groundnuts along with its processing and export of them.

Nearby villages include Beerangi and Sankarapuram.

Also lying within the boundaries of this Mandal is "Andhra Ooty" called Horsley Hills. It is near by the green city known as Bengaluruand the devotional city of Tirupathi. Panchayat people are trying to make this village a municipality.

The biggest town in it is Taluk Tamballa Palli, a Mandal headquarter in the Chittoor district, situated on the south-west side of Thirupathi. In this town there is a population of roughly 80,000.

The main trade is tamarind, groundnut, paddy and gold jewelry.

Villages in B.Kothakota Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 B.Kothakota 596122 2 Badikayalapalle 596124 3 Bayyappagaripalle 596127 4 Beerangi 596123 5 Gattu 596126 6 Gollapalle 596129 7 Gummasamudram 596125 8 Kotavooru 596130 9 Thummanamgutta 596128

Schools in B.Kothakota Mandal:

There are more than twenty private schools & two government schools located in Kothakota.

Among the private schools are

1. Sai Sree Educational Center,

2.Raghavan,

3.Chaithanya,

4.Bhagavan,

5.Akhila,

7 6.Bharat,

7.Ushodaya,

8.Sidhartha E.M, and T.M. School.

There is one private junior college:

1. Sunku Usha Gowthami Memorial College, which has both English & Telugu Medium.

There are two private graduate schools:

1.Madhura Meenakshi Degree College and

2.Srinivasa Degree College which offer students graduate degrees.

General information:

There are more than 25 temples, 5 mosques, 2 churches, 2 bus stops, 2 Petrol Bunks, 2 theaters, 2 Milk Dairies and suppliers, as well as small, family-owned businesses. A temple dedicated to Lord Shaneeswara, maintained by the Sanjeeviah family, is a major attraction during the months of Shravan shanivar. There is one computer manufacturing company and five saw mills located in B. Kothakota.

8 2.Baireddipalle

Baireddipalle is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu with a 10km width. Residents speak Telugu, Tamil and .

"Sri Kodanda Rama", "Sri Gangamma" and "Sri Rudreswara Swamy" temples are there. Another very old temple of "Sri Seshadri Swamy" is South of the village in front of which there is huge stone having inscriptions in an unknown language. This temple was almost in ruins till the latter part of the 1950s. One of the prominent people of the village took interest and restored it during the 1950s and early 1960s.

The annual "Mailara Jatre" festival is celebrated about fifteen days after Sankranthi.

Baireddipalle consist of 95 Villages and 21 Panchayats . Donthirallapalle is the smallest Village and Baireddipalle is the biggest Village . It is in the 769 m elevation(altitude) . This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Kolar District. Kolar District Mulbagal is west towards this place . It is near to the Karnataka State Border.

Chittoor , Horsley Hills , Yelagiri ( Yelagiri Hills) , vellore , Hills (Nandidrug) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see. Total population of Baireddipalle Mandal is 50,094 living in 9,855 Houses, Spread across total 95 villages and 21 panchayats . Males are 25,072 and Females are 25,022.

Villages in Baireddipalle Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Alapalle 596743 2 Baireddipalle 596756 3 Belupalle 596746 4 Chappidipalle 596763 5 Devadoddi 596752 6 Dharmapuri 596759 7 Donthirallapalle 596762 8 Ganginayanipalle 596757 9 Gollachemana Palle 596744 10 Gounithimmepalle 596755 11 Kadapanatham 596754 12 Kaigallu 596751 13 Kambhampalle 596749 14 Kammanapalle 596758 15 Lakkanapalle 596748 16 Meakalanagireddi Palle 596761

9 17 Mulathimmepalle 596760 18 Nellipatla 596765 19 Pathurnatham 596753 20 Peddachellaragunta 596745 21 Raghunayakula Dinne 596766 22 Settipalle 596747 23 596750 24 Thimmaiahgaripalle 596767 25 Veerlabanda 596764

Schools in Baireddipalle:

1. Morning Star Hs

2. Kgbv Baireddipalle

3. Zphs(u) Baireddipalle

4. Zphs(g) Baireddipalle

5. Zphs Peddachellaragunta

6. Zphs Kadapanatham

7. Zphs Belupalle

8. Sri Saraswathi Hs

Colleges in Baireddipalle:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad

2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi

3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi

4. Gvic

5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

10 3. Bangarupalem

Bangarupalem is a small town on national highway 4 (NH4) and a mandal head quarters in Chittoor district.

It is nationally a well known producer/business center for mangoes, coconuts, milk, tomatoes and granite and is the market-yard center for four mandals in Chittoor district.

Bangarupalem is one of the major production and export centers of mangoes and pulp in India. Mangoes and pulp are exported to all over India, including Jalgoan, Pune, Nasik, Jamshedpur, and Bharampur and also other countries.

Mogili, a village near the town is famous for Lord 's temple. Srini Mega Food Park located at Mogili village, (8 km from Bangarupalem) is one of India's largest integrated food parks.

This town is also famous for contributing so many national and international level Volleyball players for India. So far three players represented India at international level and twenty players at national level. Raising star M.V.Muralikrishna(Actor) born in Madhava Nagar village, which is very nearby Bangarupalyam (2 km). Population according to 2011 is 69,253.

Villages in Bangarupalem mandal:

Major villages in Bangarupalem mandal are as follows:

1. Bandladoddi,

2. Gollapalli,

3. Bodabandla,

4. Bommaipalle,

5. Cheekuru Palle,

6. Chillagundlapalle,

7. Echaneripalli,

8. Eechineri,

9. Gundlakattamanchi,

10. Gunthur,

11. Jambuvaripalle,

12. Jilledupalle,

13. K.M.Kandriga,

11 14. Kallurupalle,

15. Katchetivaripalle,

16. Karidivaripalle,

17. Katappagari Palle,

18. Keeramanda,

19. Kodalamadugu,

20. Kurmaipalle,

21. Madhava Nagar,

22. Mahasamudram,

23. Mangalapalle,

24. Mogili,

25. Mogilivaripalli,

26. Mungaramadugu,

27. Nalagampalle,

28. Nallangadu,

29. Paleru,

30. Paminivandlavooru ,

31. Perumallapalle,

32. Papanivaripalli,

33. Ragimanupenta,

34. Sadakuppam,

35. Sankranthipalle,

36. ,

37. Tekumanda,

38. Thagguvaripalle,

39. Thambuganipalle,

40. Thimmojipalle,

41. Thoompayanapalle,

42. Thumba Kuppam,

43. Tumbapalyam,

44. Vankarapalle,

45. Veluthuruchenu,

46. ,

47. Palamakulapalle,

12 48. MogiliMittor

Schools:

1. Sarojini High School,

2. St. Mary's English Medium High School,

3. Vidyarthi High School,

4. Ushodhaya High School,

5. Royal Public High School

Junior Colleges/ Pre-degree colleges:

There is One Government Junior college and The two private junior colleges are

1. Vignan Jyothi junior college, and

2. Priyadharshani junior college.

Private degree colleges:

1. Vignan degree college,

2. Ushodhaya degree college

13 4.Buchinaidu Khandriga

Buchinadidu Khandriga is a Mandal in Chittoor District. Buchinadidu Khandriga Mandal Head Quarters is B.N.Kandriga town. It is located 115 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 509 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North.

Buchinadidu Khandriga consist of 77 Villages and 24 Panchayats . Therripadu is the smallest Village and Neerpakota is the biggest Village .

Srikalahasti , Tirupati (Tirumala) , ( PULICAT LAKE) , Thiruthani , Sriperumbudur are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Total population of Buchinadidu Khandriga Mandal is 30,885 living in 7,882 Houses, Spread across total 77 villages and 24 panchayats . Males are 15,587 and Females are 15,298.

Villages in Buchinaidu Khandriga Mandal:

1. ALATHUR

2. BHAVANISANKARAPURAM 3. CHELLAMAMBAPURAM 4. CHINNAYYAGUNTA 5. GAJULAPELLURE 6. KALLIVETTU 7. KANAMANAMBEDU 8. KANCHANAPUTTUR 9. KATURU 10. KOTHAPALEM 11. KUKKAMBAKAM 12. KUMARA VENKATAPURAM 13. NEERPAKOTA 14. NELAVOY 15. PALLAMALA 16. PARLAPALLE 17. PEDDAPALAVEDU 18. PUTTERI 19. TALARIVETTU 20. THANGELLAPURAM 21. THERRIPADU 22. THIMMABHUPALAPURAM 23. VIJAYAGOPALAPURAM 24. WEST WARATHUR

14 Schools in Buchinaidu Khandriga:

1. Zphs Chellamambapuram Address : chellamambapuram , b.n.kandriga , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517640 , Post – Panagal

2. Zphs Kallivettu Address : kallivettu , b.n.kandriga , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517541 , Post - Varadaiahpalem

3. Zphs Pallamala Address : pallamala , b.n.kandriga , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517640 , Post - Panagal

4. Srinivasa Teja, Bnkandriga Address : kanamanambedu , b.n.kandriga , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517640 , Post - Panagal

5. Vikas Ems,bnkandriga Address : kanamanambedu , b.n.kandriga , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517640 , Post - Panagal

6. Zphs Nelavai Address : nelavoy , b.n.kandriga , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517541 , Post - Varadaiahpalem

7. Zphs B.n. Kandriga Address : kanamanambedu , b.n.kandriga , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517640 , Post - Panagal

8. Srinivasa Teja U.p.school Address : kanamanambedu , b.n.kandriga , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517640 , Post - Panagal

Colleges in Buchinadidu Khandriga

1. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 2. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 3. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi 4. Sri Kalahastheeswara Institute Of Tech , Srikalahasthi 5. Sva Govt Degree College, Srikalahasthi

15 5.Chandragiri

Chandragiri, is a suburb of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. Chandragiri is famous for the historical fort, built in the 11th century, and the Raja Mahal (Palace) within it.Chandragiri was under the rule of Yadava Naidus for about three centuries and came into control of Vijayanagar rulers in 1367. Total population of is 53,051 living in 12,481 Houses, Spread across total 118 villages and 33 panchayats . Males are 26,807 and Females are 26,244.

Villages in Chandragiri Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Agarala 596032 2 Arepalle 596021 3 Bheemavaram 596016 4 Chandragiri 596031 5 Chinna Rama Puram 596018 6 Chintagunta 596030 7 Dornakambala 596038 8 Ithepalle 596034 9 Kalroadpalle 596036 10 Kondreddy Khandriga 596017 11 Kotala 596023 12 Mamandur 596033 13 Mittapalem 596026 14 Mungilipattukothapalle 596035 15 Nagapatla 596022 16 Narasinga Puram 596025 17 Panapakam 596037 18 Pullaiahgari Palle 596020 19 Ramireddi Palle 596024 20 Reddivaripalle 596027 21 Sanambatla 596029 22 Sesha Puram 596019 23 Thondawada 596028

16 Schools in Chandragiri:

1. Sree Vidya Nikethan Address :a.rangampet , chandragiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517102 , Post - Narasingapuram (Chittoor)

2. Srichitanyachildrens Hs Address :chandragiri , chandragiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517101 , Post - Chandragiri

3.Kalayani Engligh Hs Address :chandragiri , chandragiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517101 , Post - Chandragiri

4. Zphs Thondawada Address :thondawada , chandragiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517505 , Post - Perumallapalle

5. Prathibha Vidya Niketh Address :chandragiri , chandragiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517101 , Post - Chandragiri

6. Siddarthau.p.school Address :chandragiri , chandragiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517101 , Post - Chandragiri

7. Sree Vidya Nikethan Resid Address :are palle @ a.rangampet , chandragiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517102 , Post - Narasingapuram (Chittoor)

8. Zphs Narasinga Puram Address :narasinga puram , chandragiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517102 , Post - Narasingapuram (Chittoor)

Colleges in Chandragiri:

1. Govt Jr Coll For Girls Chandragiri 2. Govt Jr Coll For Boys Chandragiri 3. Sri Vidya Niketan College Address : Sri Sainath Nagar A; Chandragiri (m); Rangampeta; Chittoor Dist.--517102.

17 6. Chinnagottigallu

Chinnagottigallu is a Mandal in Chittoor District. Chinnagottigallu Mandal Head Quarters is Chinnagotti Gallu town.

Total population of Chinnagottigallu Mandal is 24,910 living in 6,505 Houses, Spread across total 177 villages and 13 panchayats . Males are 12,500 and Females are 12,410.

Villages in Chinnagottigallu Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Bhakarapet 596047 2 Chattevaripalem 596044 3 Chinnagotti Gallu 596041 4 Chittecherla 596045 5 Devarakonda 596046 6 Diguvuru 596043 7 Kotabylu 596039 8 Rangannagari Gadda 596040 9 Thippireddigaripalle 596042 10 Yeguvuru 596048

Schools in Chinnagottigallu:

1. Zphs Rangannagari Gadda Address : rangannagari gadda , chinnagottigallu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517193 , Post - Chinnagottigallu

2. Narayana Swamy Hs Address : bhakarapet , chinnagottigallu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517194 , Post - Bhakarapet

3. Zphs Chinnagottigallu Address : chinnagotti gallu , chinnagottigallu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517193 , Post - Chinnagottigallu

4. Zphs Bhakarapet Address : bhakarapet , chinnagottigallu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517194 , Post – Bhakarapet

18 5. Svnupsm, College Road Address : chinnagotti gallu , chinnagottigallu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517193 , Post - Chinnagottigallu

6. Sri Sairam Ups Bhakarapet Address : bhakarapet , chinnagottigallu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517194 , Post - Bhakarapet

7. Mpups Chinigepalle Address : thippireddigaripalle , chinnagottigallu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517192 , Post - Rompicherla (Chittoor)

8. Mpups Vangumallavripalli Address : devarakonda , chinnagottigallu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517194 , Post – Bhakarapet

Colleges in Chinnagottigallu:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College

Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi

3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

19 7. Chittoor

Chittoor also known as (Chittur) is a municipal corporation and district head quarters located in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the NH 4 linking major metropolitan cities Bangalore and Chennai. The city has a population of 353,766 and that of the agglomeration is 389,332. (Revised estimate at 2011)

Chittoor consist of 58 Villages and 52 Panchayats . Krishnapuram is the smallest Village and Mangasamudram (Rural) is the biggest Village.

Chittoor , vellore , Thiruthani , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Kanchipuram are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in chittoor:

1 33.VENKATAPURAM

2 5.VENKATAPURAM

3 ALUKURUPALLE

4 ANAGALLU

5 ANANTHAPURAM

6 ANUPALLE

7 ANUPALLE (PART)

8 ARATHALA

9 AYANAVEDU

10 BAKARANARASINGARAYANIPE

11 BANDAPALLE

12 CHINTHALAGUNTA

13 CHITTOOR

14 DIGUVAMASAPALLE

15 DODDIPALLE

16 GANDLA PALLY

17 GOLLAPALLE

18 GREAMSPETA

19 GUVVAKALLU

20 IRUVARAM

20 21 KATTAMANCHI

22 KRISHNAPURAM

23 KURCHIVEDU

24 LAKSHMAMBAPURAM

25 MANGASAMUDRAM(RURAL)

26 MAPAKSHI

27 MAPAKSHI (PART)

28 MURAKAMBATTU

29 MUTHUKURU

30 NARIGAPALLE

31 PALURU

32 PASCHANAPALLE

33 PEDDISETTIPALLE

34 PERUMALLA KANDRIGA

35 SETTIAPPAN THANGAL

36 SIDDAMPALLE

37 THALAMBEDU

38 THENEBANDA

39 THIMMASAMUDRAM

40 THUMMINDA

41 VARADARAJULAPALLE

42 Santhapet

Schools in Chittoor:

1. Vignanadeepthi Emhs Address : chittoor(m)-3 , chittoor , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517001 , Post - Chittoor

2. Samantha Emhs Address : mapakshi (part) , chittoor , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517001 , Post - Chittoor

3. Rankers Emhs Address : chittoor(m)-3 , chittoor , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517001 , Post - Chittoor

4. Narayana Emhs Address : chittoor(m)-3 , chittoor , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517001 , Post - Chittoor

21 5. Kesavareddy Emhs Address : chittoor(m)-3 , chittoor , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517001 , Post - Chittoor

6. Adisankara Techno Hs Address : chittoor(m)-3 , chittoor , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517001 , Post - Chittoor

7. C.r.reddy Emhs Address : mapakshi , chittoor , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517001 , Post - Chittoor

8. Sri Chaitanya Techno Emhs Address : chittoor(m)-2 , chittoor , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517001 , Post – Chittoor

9. Mittoor Government High School

10. Little Angels EM High School Address: Santhapet, Chittoor, Andhra pradesh. Pin- 517004, Post-Santhapet

Colleges in Chittoor:

1. Girivani Junior College Chittoor 2. S R K Junior College Chittoor 3. Sri Chaitanya Jr Kalashala, Chittoor 4. B S K Govt Junior College Chittoor 5. Krishnaveni Govt Jr Coll (w) Chittoor 6. P.V.K.N.Arts and Science College. 7. Vijayam jr and degree college. 8. VCR Jr and degree college. 9. P.C.R Government Jr. College 10. Kannan Government Jr. College

22 8. Chowdepall e

Chowdepalle is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. Population: As per 2011 census, there are 1542 households with a total population of 6911 in the village of Chowdepalle. Out of this 3467 are females and 3444 are males. Chowdepalle consist of 141 Villages and 19 Panchayats . Settipeta is the smallest Village and Chowdepalle is the biggest Village . It is in the 596 m elevation(altitude) .

Horsley Hills , Chittoor , vellore , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Yelagiri ( Yelagiri Hills) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Chowdepalle Mandal:

1 29 A. CHINTAMAKULAPALLE 2 A. KOTHAKOTA 3 CHARALA 4 CHOWDEPALLE 5 DIGUVAPALLE 6 DURGASAMUDRAM 7 GADDAMVARIPALLE 8 KAGITHI 9 KATIPERI 10 KONDAMARRI 11 LADDIGAM 12 PANDILLAPALLE 13 PEDDAYALLAKUNTLA 14 PUDIPATLA 15 SETTIPETA

Schools in Chowdepalle:

1. Zphs Dade Palle Address : durgasamudram , chowdepalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517257 , Post - Chowdepalle

2. Zphs Katiperi Address : katiperi , chowdepalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post - Punganur

3.Zphs Parikidona Address : gaddamvaripalli , chowdepalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517257 , Post - Chowdepalle

4. Vijayavani High School Address : peddayallakuntla , chowdepalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517257 , Post - Chowdepalle

23 5. Zphs Mekalachinna Palle Address : settipeta , chowdepalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517257 , Post - Chowdepalle

6. Zphs Marrimakula Palle Address : kagithi , chowdepalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517257 , Post - Chowdepalle

7. Zphs A.kothakota Address : a. kothakota , chowdepalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post - Punganur

8. Vijaya Vani Residential S Address : peddayallakuntla , chowdepalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517257 , Post – Chowdepalle

Colleges in Chowdepalle:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

24 9. Gangadhara Nellore

Gangadhara Nellore is a Mandal in Chittoor District. Total population of Gangadhara is 64,831 living in 13,921 Houses, Spread across total 214 villages and 32 panchayats . Males are 32,978 and Females are 31,853. Chittoor , vellore , Thiruthani , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Kanchipuram are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Gangadhara Nellore Mandal:

1 AGARAMANGALAM 2 AMBODHARAPALLE 3 ATMAKUR 4 B.C.KHANDRIGA 5 BOJJINAYANIPALLE 6 BUKKAPATNAM 7 CHINNAVEPANJERI 8 ELLAPALLE 9 ERRABODIREDDIPALLE 10 GANGADHARANELLORE 11 GARIGALAPALLE 12 GOLLAPALLE 13 KADAPAGUNTA 14 KALIJAVEDU 15 KONDEPALLE 16 KOTAGARAM 17 KOTHAVENKATAPURAM 18 KOTRAKONA 19 MAHADEVAMANGALAM 20 MUKKELATHURU 21 MURTHINAYANIPALLE 22 NALLARALLAPALLE 23 NALLEPALLE 24 NANDANOOR 25 PACHIGUNTA 26 PATHAPALEM 27 PATHAVENKATAPURAM 28 PEDDAKALVA 29 TUNGUNDRAM 30 VARATHURU 31 VEERAKANELLORE 32 VELKURU 33 VEPANJERI 34 VEZZUPALLE 35 VINJAM

25 Schools in Gangadhara Nellore:

1. Sambram Chartable Hs Address : mukkelathuru , gangadharanellore , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517125 , Post - Gangadhara Nellore

2. Zphs Balaganganapalle Address : vinjam , gangadharanellore , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517421 , Post - Thugundram

3. Zphs Peddakantipalle Address : nandanoor , gangadharanellore , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517125 , Post - Gangadhara Nellore

4. Zphs M.d.mangalam Address : mahadevamangalam , gangadharanellore , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517125 , Post - Gangadhara Nellore

5. Sreebhanodhaya Hs Address : kotagaram , gangadharanellore , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517125 , Post - Gangadhara Nellore

6. Zpps Vepanjeri Address : vepenjeri , gangadharanellore , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517125 , Post - Gangadhara Nellore

7. Zphs Ad Kandriga Address : veerakanellore , gangadharanellore , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517167 , Post - Kothapalle

8. Izmhs (e.m) Avalkonda Address : tungundram , gangadharanellore , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517421 , Post - Thugundram

Colleges in Gangadhara Nellore:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

26 10. Gangavaram

Gangavaram is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. Total population of Gangavaram Mandal is 48,879 living in 10,145 Houses, Spread across total 111 villages and 16 panchayats . Males are 24,429 and Females are 24,450. Chittoor , Horsley Hills , vellore , Yelagiri ( Yelagiri Hills) , Tirupati (Tirumala) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Gangavaram:

1 DANDAPALLE 2 GANDRAJUPALLE 3 GANGAVARAM 4 GUNDUGALLU 5 JEEDIMAKULAPALLE 6 KALAGATOOR 7 KALLUPALLE 8 KEELAPALLE 9 KEELAPATLA 10 KOTHAPALLE 11 MAMADUGU 12 MAREDUPALLE 13 MELUMOY 14 MOGILEPALLE 15 PASUPATHURU 16 PATHIKONDA

Schools in Gangavaram:

1. Kgbv Gangavaram Address : gangavaram , gangavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

2. Universal Hs Sainagar Address : gangavaram , gangavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

3. Zphs Goreeladoddi Address : pasupathuru , gangavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517432 , Post - Kolamasanapalle

4. Zphs Kothapalli Address : kothapalle , gangavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

5. Zphs Pathikonda Address : pathikonda , gangavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517432 , Post - Kolamasanapalle

6. Zphs Melumoi Address : melumoy , gangavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

27 7. Zphs Mamadugu Address : mamadugu , gangavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517432 , Post - Kolamasanapalle 8. Zphs Kalagatoor Address : kalagatoor , gangavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

Colleges in Gangavaram:

1. Sri Muni Narayana Jr Coll Gangavaram 2. Sri Padmavathi Women?s Degree College Address : Near By Gundu Bavi; Madanapalli Rd; Gangavaram; Chittoor Dist. 3. Sri Sai Degree College Address : Sai Vidyanagar A; Gangavaram (v); Chittoor Dist.?517408. 4. Sv Degree College Address : Kothapalle Mitta; Sr Puram (m); Chittoor Dist.?517167.

28 11. Gudipala

Gudipala is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is located 14 KM towards South from District head quarters Chittoor. 563 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Gudipala consist of 73 Villages and 28 Panchayats . Bandarlapalle is the smallest Village and Bomma Samudram is the biggest Village . It is in the 300 m elevation(altitude) . This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and . Total population of Gudipala Mandal is 42,387 living in 9,852 Houses, Spread across total 73 villages and 28 panchayats . Males are 20,978 and Females are 21,409. Chittoor , vellore , Thiruthani , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Kanchipuram are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Gudipala:

1. 190.RAMAPURAM 2 197.RAMAPURAM 3 5.LAKSHMAMBAPURAM 4 ADILAKSHMAMBAPURAM 5 BANDAPALLE 6 BANDARLAPALLE 7 BASAVAPALLE 8 BOMMA SAMUDRAM 9 CHEELAPALLE 10 CHERUVU MUNDARA KHANDRI 11 CHITTAPARA 12 DAKSHINA PALLE 13 GOLLAPALLE 14 GUDIPALA 15 KAIDUGANI KHANDRIGA 16 KOTHAPALLE 17 KRISHNA JAMMAPURAM 18 KUPPIGANIPALLE 19 MANDI KRISHNAPURAM 20 MARAKALAKUPPAM 21 MOGARALAPALLE 22 MUTHUKURUPALLI 23 NANGAMANGALAM 24 NARAGALLU 25 PAPASAMUDRAM 26 PASUMANDA 27 PASUMANDA PART 28 RAGIMANUPATTEDA 29 SRIRANGAMPALLE 30 THIMMAIAHPALLE 31 VASANTHAPURAM 32 VENKATALAKSHMAMBA PURA

29 Schools in Gudipala:

1. Zphs Chittapara Address : chittapara , gudipala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517132 , Post - Nangamangalam

2. Zphs K.t.palle Address : thimmaiahpalle , gudipala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517403 , Post - Ramapuram (Chittoor)

3. Zphs S.r.g. Palle Address : srirangampalle , gudipala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517132 , Post - Nangamangalam

4. Zphs Narahari Pet Address : vasanthapuram , gudipala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517132 , Post - Nangamangalam

5. Zphs A.l Puram Address : adilakshmambapuram , gudipala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517403 , Post - Ramapuram (Chittoor)

6. Ghs Mittaindlu Address : dakshina brahmana palle , gudipala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517132 , Post - Nangamangalam

7. Wisdom Emups Address : gudipala , gudipala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517132 , Post - Nangamangalam

8. Vidyamandir High Sch Address : vasanthapuram , gudipala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517132 , Post – Nangamangalam

Colleges in Gudipala:

1. Govt Junior College 2. Sri Narasimha College Of Pharmacy Address : Gudipala; Palluru; Chittoor Dist.

30 12. Gudupalle

Gudupalle is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. The village lies on NH-4 highway connecting Bangalore and Chennai. It is the last Mandal of the Chittoor district before Tamil Nadu. It is located 115 KM towards west from District head quarters Chittoor. 597 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Gudupalle consist of 104 Villages and 18 Panchayats . Vengepalle is the smallest Village and Yamaganipalle is the biggest Village . It is in the 737 m elevation(altitude) . This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Krishnagiri District. Krishnagiri District Veppanapalli is South towards this place . It is near to the Tamil Nadu State Border. Total population of Gudupalle Mandal is 38,480 living in 7,325 Houses, Spread across total 104 villages and 18 panchayats . Males are 19,207 and Females are 19,273 Yelagiri ( Yelagiri Hills) , Bangalore (Bengaluru) , Nandi Hills (Nandidrug) , Hogenakkal (Hogenakal) , vellore are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Gudupalle:

1 2 ALUGUMANIPALLE 3 ANAGARLAPALLE 4 ANGANAMALAKOTHUR 5 ATHINATHAM 6 AVULATHIMMANPALLE 7 BEGGILIPALLE 8 BIJIGANIPALLE 9 BISANATHAM 10 BOYANAPALLE 11 BURUGULAPALLE 12 CHEEKATIPALLE 13 CHINNAGOLLAPALLE 14 CHINNAPARTHIKUNTA 15 DASIMANIPALLE 16 DINNEPALLE 17 GOKARLAPALLE 18 GUDUPALLE 19 GUNDLASAGARAM 20 IRISIGANIPALLE 21 JARUGUKONDA 22 KAKINAYANICHIGURLAPALLE 23 KANAMANAPALLE 24 KODIGANIPALLE 25 KOTACHEMBAGIRI 26 KOTAMAKANEPALLE 27 KOTAPALLE 28 KUPPIGANIPALLE 29 LINGAPURAM DINNE 30 MALAVANIKOTHUR 31 MALDEPALLE

31 32 NAKKANAPALLE 33 NALAGAMPALLE 34 ONNAPANAYANIKOTHUR 35 ONTIPALLE 36 PEDDAGOLLAPALLE 37 PEDDAPARTHIKUNTA 38 POGURUPALLE 39 SANGANAPALLE 40 SETTIPALLE 41 SETTIPALLE @K. B.PALLE 42 SIRIGIRIPALLE 43 SODIGANIPALLE 44 SONNARSANAPALLE 45 THALAI AGRAHARAM 46 THIMMANAYANIPALLE 47 VENGEPALLE 48 YAMAGANIPALLE

Schools in Gudupalle:

1. K.g.b.v.hs Gudupalle Address : gudupalle , gudupalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517426

2. Zphs Pogurupalle Address : pogurupalle , gudupalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517426

3. Zphs Guttarlapalle Address : nakkanapalle , gudupalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517426

4. Zphs T.agraharam Address : thalai agraharam , gudupalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517425 , Post - Kuppam

5. Zphs Kodatanapalle Address : avulathimmanpalle , gudupalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517426

6. Zphs C.gollapalle Address : chinnagollapalle , gudupalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517426

7. Zphs Sodiganipalle Address : sodiganipalle , gudupalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517426

8. Zphs Beggilipalle Address : beggilipalle , gudupalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517425 , Post – Kuppam

Colleges in Gudupalle:

1. Dravidian University

32 13. Gurramkonda Gurramkonda is a historical place located between Cuddapah and the Bangalore highway in Chittoor district.

Gurramkonda is a Hill-Fort town.It was a fort town for the kingdom under King Sree Krishna Raya.

There is also a tomb for Tippu Sultan's maternal uncle Maqbeera, similar to most Islamic tombs built in India.

Local lore states that a large deposit of diamonds and precious rocks were spread by the king across the hill when the kingdom was attacked. Even now, locals believe treasure is hidden around the foot of the hill.

The modern economy is primarily agricultural, producing paddy, tomato and groundnut small business.

It is located 97 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. 468 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North .

Total population of Gurramkonda Mandal is 41,769 living in 9,816 Houses, Spread across total 131 villages and 15 panchayats . Males are 21,006 and Females are 20,763.

Villages of Gurramkonda:

1 AMILEPALLE

2 ARIGALAVARIPALLE

3

4 CHITTIBOYANAPALLE

5 GURRAMKONDA

6 KHANDRIGA

7 MARRIMAKULAPALLE

8 MARRIPADU

9 NADIMIKHANDRIGA

10 RAMAPURAM

11 SANGASAMUDRAM

12 SARIMADUGU

13 SETLIVARIPALLE

14 T.PASALAVANDLAPALLE

15 THARIGONDA

16 THARIGONDARACHAPALLE

17 YELLUTLA

33 Schools in Gurramkonda:

1. New Srivani Hs Address : gurramkonda , gurramkonda , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post - Gurramkonda

2. Saivani High School Address : gurramkonda , gurramkonda , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post - Gurramkonda

3. Zphs Marripadu Address : marripadu , gurramkonda , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517299 , Post - Vayalpad

4. Zphs Gurramkonda(u) Address : gurramkonda , gurramkonda , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post - Gurramkonda

5. Viswabharathi Address : gurramkonda , gurramkonda , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post - Gurramkonda

6. Zphs Marripadu Address : marripadu , gurramkonda , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517299 , Post - Vayalpad

7. Zphs Tharigonda Address : tharigonda , gurramkonda , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517291 , Post - Tarigonda

8. Zphs Cherlopalle Address : cherlopalle , gurramkonda , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517305 , Post - Cherlopalle

Colleges in Gurramkonda:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Govt Junior College Gurramkonda Address : Govt Junior College Gurram Konda

34 14. Irala

Irala is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. Irala, is as per area wise largest mandal inChittoor district. Famous Ganesh temple of Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple is located in this mandal. It is located 26 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. 524 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Irala Mandal is 48,891 living in 11,632 Houses, Spread across total 158 villages and 28 panchayats . Males are 24,640 and Females are 24,251. Chittoor , Tirupati (Tirumala) , vellore , Horsley Hills , Thiruthani are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages of Irala Mandal:

1AYYALA KRISHNAREDDIPALL 2 CHIGARAPALLE 3 ERRTAMPALLE 4 GUNDLAPALLE 5 IRALA 6 KAMINAYANIPALLE 7 KANIPAKAM 8 KOLLAPALLE 9 KOTHAPALLE 10 MORAMPALLE 11 MUDIGOLAM 12 NAMPALLE 13 PEDDASAMIREDDIPALLE 14 POLAKALA 15 PULLURU 16 PUTHRAMADDI 17 SANGANAPALLE 18 VENKATASAMUDRAAGRAHARA

Schools in Irala:

1. Sri Vidyodaya Em School Address : polakala , irala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517130 , Post - Iral

2. Zphs Puthramaddi Address : puthramaddi , irala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517129 , Post - Arugonda

3. Zphs Nampalle Address : nampalle , irala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517130 , Post - Iral

4. V.v. English Medium S,y.s.gate Address : kaminayanipalle , irala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517130 , Post - Iral

5. Sri Samatha Em Schoo Address : v. agraharam , irala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517130 , Post - Iral

35 6. Zphs Mudigolam Address : mudigolam , irala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517124 , Post - Puthalapattu

7. Zphs Polakala Address : polakala , irala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517130 , Post - Iral

8. Zphs M.paipalle Address : mudigolam , irala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517131 , Post – Kanipakam

Colleges in Irala:

1. Sri Venkateswara Jr Coll Mittoor 2. Govt Junior College Irala

36 15. K.V.B. Puram

K.V.B.Puram is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is located 101 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 514 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of K.v.b.puram Mandal is 39,432 living in 9,342 Houses, Spread across total 81 villages and 29 panchayats . Males are 19,897 and Females are 19,535. Srikalahasti , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Thiruthani , Pulicat ( PULICAT LAKE) , Sriperumbudur are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages of K.V.B.Puram:

1 ADARAM 2 ADAVARAM 3 ANGERI CHERUVU 4 ANJURU 5 ARAI 6 BAKKAPOTUGUNTA 7 BRAHMANA CHERUVU 8 BRAHMANAPALLE 9 CHELLAMAMBA PURAM 10 DIGUVAPUTHURU 11 EGUVAPUTTURU 12 GNANAMAMBA PURAM @ P.KH 13 GUNTIPEDU 14 KALATHURU 15 KANCHANACHENGANNA KHAND 16 KANDLURU 17 KATRAPALLE 18 KOVANUR 19 KUMARA BHUPALAP 20 MATTAMANAPATHATTU R.KHA 21 MIDDI KHANDRIGA 22 OLLURU 23 PATHAPALEM 24 PERINDESAM 25 PUDI@CHENNAKESAVAPURAM 26 RAGIGUNTA 27 RANGAIAHGUNTA 28 RAYAPEDU 29 SADASIVA PURAM 30 SHAKTHI GANESWARAPURAM 31 SIDDAMANAIDU KHANDRIGA 32 SRINIVASAPURAM 33 SUBRAMANYA PURAM 34 SURAMALA 35 SURYANARAYANA PURAM 36 THIMMASAMUDRAM

37 37 THIMMINAIDUGUNTA 38 VAGATHURU 39 VENKATAPURAM @ G.KHANDR

Schools in K.v.b.puram:

1. Kgbv Kvb. Puram Address : kumara venkata bhupalap , k.v.b.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517643 , Post - Kovanur

2. Zphs Sadasiva Puram Address : sadasiva puram , k.v.b.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517643 , Post - Kovanur

3. Zphs Rajula Khandriga Address : mattamanapathattu r.kha , k.v.b.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517643 , Post - Kovanur

4. Zphs Arai Address : arai , k.v.b.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517587 , Post - Pissatur

5. Zphs Kalangi H.w Address : kandluru , k.v.b.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517643 , Post - Kovanur

6. Z Phs Ragigunta Address : ragigunta , k.v.b.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517643 , Post - Kovanur

7. Zphs Anjuru Address : anjuru , k.v.b.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517643 , Post - Kovanur

8. Zphs Kovanur Address : kovanur , k.v.b.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517643 , Post – Kovanur

Colleges in K.v.b.puram:

1. Srinivasa Institute Of Technology & Management Studies Address : Thimmasamudram; Bangalore--tirupati By--pass Rd; | Chittoor -- 517 127.

38 16. Kalakada

Kalakada is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. Kalakada Mandal plays a role in the politics of Vayalpad. This Mandal has given rise to a number of prominent politicians. It is located 88 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. 464 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Kalakada Mandal is 34,279 living in 8,364 Houses, Spread across total 125 villages and 15 panchayats . Males are 17,398 and Females are 16,881 Horsley Hills , (Cuddapah) , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Chittoor , Srikalahasti are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Kalakada Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Devalapalle 595667 2 Enugondapalem 595662 3 Gangapuram 595674 4 Gudibanda 595669 5 Kadirayacheruvu 595661 6 Kalakada 595672 7 Kalakadadoddi Palle 595670 8 Kalakadakothapalle 595671 9 Kona 595668 10 Madinenipalem 595660 11 Mudiamvaripalle 595663 12 Nadimicherla 595659 13 Nawabpet 595664 14 Pothavaripalle 595673 15 Ratiguntapalle 595666 16 Yerrakotapalle 595665

Schools in Kalakada:

1. Sai Vidya Vihar High School Address : kalakada , kalakada , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517236 , Post - Kalakada

2. Kgbv Kalakada Address : kalakada , kalakada , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517236 , Post - Kalakada

3. Zphs Kadirayanacheruvu Address : kadirayacheruvu , kalakada , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post - Gurramkonda

39 4. Zphs Kalakada Address : kalakada , kalakada , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517236 , Post - Kalakada

5. Viswa Jyothi (t M) School Address : kalakada , kalakada , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517236 , Post - Kalakada

6. Zphs Papireddigaripalle Address : yerrakotapalle , kalakada , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517235 , Post - Mahal (Chittoor)

7. Zphs Kona Address : kona , kalakada , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517236 , Post - Kalakada

8. Zphs Nadimcherla Address : nadimicherla , kalakada , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517305 , Post – Cherlopalle

Colleges in Kalakada:

1. Govt Junior College Kalakada.

40 17. Kalikiri

Kalikiri is a town with a population of around 25,000 in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The town is famous forits tomatomarket, which supplies tomatoes to other districts in Andhra Pradesh and other states, like Tamil Nadu and . A large number of Telugu-speaking (Dudekula) live in Kalikiri, and cultural pieces of art, made by Telugu Muslims can be found here, unlike in any other part of the state. Jama Masjid here is very famous in surrounding towns for its artistic architecture and customs, as local Muslims celebrate the Festivals (Ramadan and Bakrid) in very grand manner. Sugarcrane, tomatto and papaya are the major crops in Kalikiri.Most of water resource for crops are depends on the wells and small lakes. It is located 68 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. It is a Mandal head quarter. Madanapalle , Punganur , , Chittoor are the nearby Cities to Kalikiri. Total area of Kalikiri is 1120 hectares.

Villages in Kalikiri Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Cheekatipalle 596064 2 Gundloor 596066 3 Guttapalem 596076 4 Kalikiri 596077 5 Kalikirireddivari Palle 596075 6 Korlakunta 596074 7 Mahal 596065 8 Marrikuntapalle 596072 9 Medikurthi 596071 10 Munellapalle 596068 11 Pallavolu 596069 12 Parapatla 596070 13 Pathegada 596073 14 T.Sandrapalle 596067

Sub Villages in Kalikiri: 1. Bazar Street 2. Chadivevandlapalle 3. Chakrivandlapalle 4. Chinnaiahgaripalle 5. Erukula Indlu 6. Jayanthi Colony 7. Malapalle 8. Nallguttapalle 9. Police Lane 10. Railway Quarters 11. Rangareddy HW

41 12. Venkateswarapuram 13. Nadimpale 14. Rajuvaripalle 15. Yellammagudi Veedi 16. Errapalle 17. Kothamalapalle 18. Bandakada HW 19. Chinthaparthivaripalle 20. N V N Reddy Colony 21. Thopukada HW 22. Kadirayakunta 23. Amaranadha Reddy Colony 24. Bodireddygaripalle 25. P S Market St 26. Satyapuram

Schools in Kalikiri:

1. Rayalaseema.high.school Address : kalikiri , kalikiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517234 , Post - Kalikiri

2. Shanthinikethan High Scho Address : kalikiri , kalikiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517234 , Post - Kalikiri

3. Zphs Kalikiri Address : kalikiri , kalikiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517234 , Post - Kalikiri

4. Indian.public.(up)school Address : kalikiri , kalikiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517234 , Post - Kalikiri

5. Lepakshi U.p.school Address : kalikiri , kalikiri , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517234 , Post – Kalikiri.

Colleges near Kalikiri:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi.

42 18. Kambhamvaripalle

Kambhamvaripalle also known as K V Palle in short form is a village and one of the Mandal in Chittoor district. K V Palle is located at around 70KM from Chittoor and sharing the border with neighboring mandals like Pileru, Kalikiri & Kalakada and the other side Sundupalli of . The nearest big town is Pileru which is located at 17Km. The main source of income of the locals is agriculture and K V Palle is one of the major madals that produce Tomato and ground nut. Post office name is Gyarampalli. Kambhamvaripalle has a population of 45,521 of which Males are 23,241 and Females are 22,280. Total Households in this Kambhamvaripalle are 11,901 Kambhamvaripalle consist of 299 Villages and 18 Panchayats . Yerlampalle is the smallest Village and Kambhamvaripalle is the biggest Village . Horsley Hills , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Chittoor , Kadapa (Cuddapah) , Srikalahasti are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Kambhamvaripalle Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Boppasamudram 595681 2 Galivaripalle 595682 3 Garnimitta 595679 4 Gorantlapalle 595695 5 Gyarampalle 595688 6 Hissapalle 595683 7 Jillellamanda 595677 8 Kambhamvaripalle 595691 9 Kasireddipalle 595694 10 Kethamreddipalle 595693 11 Maddipatlavandlapalle 595675 12 Mahalrajupalle 595684 13 Marella 595678 14 Matampalle 595687 15 Noothanakalva 595676 16 Sorakayalapet 595689 17 Theethavagunta Palle 595686 18 Thimmapuram 595685 19 Thuvvapalle 595680 20 Vagalla 595692 21 Yerlampalle 595690

43 Schools in Kambhamvaripalle:

1. Partha Childrens Hs Address : garnimitta , k.v.palle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517213 , Post - Gyarampalle-kothapalle

2. Zphs S.peta Address : sorakayalapeta , k.v.palle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517213 , Post - Gyarampalle-kothapalle

3. Kgbv, K.v.palle Address : kambhamvaripalle , k.v.palle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517213 , Post - Gyarampalle-kothapalle

4. Govt. T.w. H.s.p.thanda Address : jillellamanda , k.v.palle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517214 , Post - Piler

5. Zphs Marella Address : marella , k.v.palle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517213 , Post - Gyarampalle-kothapalle

6. Zphs C.k.r.garipalle Address : noothanakalva , k.v.palle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517213 , Post - Gyarampalle-kothapalle

7. Zphs Chinnakampalle Address : thimmapuram , k.v.palle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517235 , Post - Mahal (Chittoor)

8. Zphs K.v.palle Address : kambhamvaripalle , k.v.palle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517213 , Post - Gyarampalle-kothapalle

Colleges in Kambhamvaripalle:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

44 19. Karvetinagar

Karvetinagar or Karvetnagar is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. Nearest railway station is Puttur (15 km) in Andhra Pradesh. Some express trains stop here. Frequent buses ply from Puttur to Chittoor via Karvetinagar. Alternatively, it can be accessed from (10 km) in Tamil Nadu. It is located 53 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 529 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Karvetinagar consist of 120 Villages and 21 Panchayats . Eduvaripalle is the smallest Village and Karvetinagar is the biggest Village . It is in the 158 m elevation(altitude) . This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Thiruvallur District. Thiruvallur District Pallipattu is South towards this place . It is near to the Tamil Nadu State Border. Total population of Karvetinagar Mandal is 44,735 living in 10,283 Houses, Spread across total 120 villages and 21 panchayats . Males are 22,370 and Females are 22,365 Tirupati (Tirumala) , Thiruthani , Chittoor , Srikalahasti , vellore are the near by Important tourist destinations to see. The weekly market is named after a famous king RAJA KUMMARASWAMY MARKET. This weekly market is called "SANTHA" in Telugu which is held on every "Thursday". Many farmers from villages around Karvetinagaram come on every Thursday to sell their crops like tomato, onion, drum sticks, sapota, mangoes, brinjal, etc. This market serves as a source of income to many poor and middle-class people who sell fruits, vegetables, salted fishes and pottery items. NTR Sujala Mineral Water Plant: This mineral water plant provides 20 litres of mineral water for just 3 rupees which is an affordable price for common people. No other village consists of such a mineral water plant in Chittoor district.

Villages in Karvetinagar Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Alathur 596430 2 Annur 596429 3 Annurkasabagayat 596428 4 Battuvaripalle 596432 5 Damodara Maharajapuram 596425 6 Eduvaripalle 596434 7 Erramrajupalle 596415 8 Gazanki 596416 9 Gopichettipalle 596435 10 Karvetinagar 596423 11 Kasavarajapura Agraharam 596417 12 Katherapalle 596419 13 Kesavakuppam 596420 14 Kethumatmaharajapuram 596438 15 Kollagunta 596433 16 Kotarvedu 596437

45 17 Krishnasamudram 596436 18 Lakshmirajupet 596440 19 Makamambavilasam 596427 20 Mukkaravaripalle 596431 21 Nissankadurgam 596424 22 Ponnagallu 596418 23 Rajakumaravenkata Bahadurpet 596426 24 Surendranagaram 596439 25 Tirumalakondamambagaripeta 596422 26 Viratapuram 596421

Schools in Karvetinagar:

1. Zphs G.m.puram Address : mukkaravaripalle , karvetinagar , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517582 , Post - Karvetinagar

2. Zphs T.k.m. Pet Address : tirumalakondamambagarip , karvetinagar , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517582 , Post - Karvetinagar

3. Zphs K.nagar (girls) Address : karvetinagar , karvetinagar , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517582 , Post - Karvetinagar

4. Swami Vivekanda Vidya Address : katherapalle , karvetinagar , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517582 , Post - Karvetinagar

5. Zphs D.m. Puram Address : domodara maharajapuram , karvetinagar , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517582 , Post – 6. Karvetinagar

6. Zphs K.m.puram Address : kethumatmaharajapuram , karvetinagar , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517582 , Post - Karvetinagar

7. Zphs Padirikuppam Address : annuru , karvetinagar , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517582 , Post - Karvetinagar

8. Zphs R.k.v.b Pet Address : rajakumaravenkatabahadu , karvetinagar , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517582 , Post - Karvetinagar

Educational Institutions and colleges:

1.Govt.Teacher Training Institute (DIET)

2.Sri Venkateshwara junior and degree college 3.Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Teacher Training Institute 4.Acharya Vidhyalaya 5.RKSR Govt High School

46 6.Govt.Girls High School

Places to visit:

Few beautiful places to vist here are 1.Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple 2.Sri vari Koneru 3.Subramanya Swami Temple 4.Raja Rajeswari Temple 5.Bangaramma Temple 6.Draupadi and Dharmaraju Temple

47 20. Kuppam

Kuppam is a census town in Chittoor district. It is about 105 km fromBangalore and 250 km from Chennai by rail. Kuppam is the southernmost part of Andhra Pradesh, located at the intersection of three states viz. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu andKarnataka. The Chennai to Bangalore railway line passes through Kuppam. Nimmakampalle is the smallest Village and Adavi Budugur is the biggest Village . As of 2001 India census, Kuppam had a population of 18,803. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kuppam has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 62%. Yelagiri ( Yelagiri Hills) , Bangalore (Bengaluru) , vellore , Hogenakkal (Hogenakal) , Chittoor are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Industry:

Kuppam is known for its granite quarries and a granite variety, Kuppam Green, is named after the town

Transport:

Being at the meeting point of three states, Kuppam is well connected by road and rail. Also, due to its proximity to major metros Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Bangalore (Karnataka), majority of buses run through the place. Kuppam has regular bus services towards Chennai, Bangalore, Tirupathi, Nellore, Chittoor, Madanapalle, Palamaner, Kolar, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur and other places.

Others:

There are 1,61,872 registered voters in Kuppam constituency as of 1999.

Famous temples in and around Kuppam:

1. Sri Prasanna Tirupathi Gangamamba Temple 2. Sri Peddapalli Gangamamba Temple 3. Sri Varadaraja Swamy Temple 4. Sri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple 5. Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Villages in Kuppam Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Adavi Budugur 596972 2 Adavimulakapalle 596963 3 Avulanatham 596967 4 Bairaganipalle (Rural) 596910

48 5 Bandasettipalle (Rural) 596911 6 Bathalapalle 596944 7 Bevanapalle 596935 8 Bodaguttapalle 596956 9 Boggupalle 596919 10 Chalarlapalle 596941 11 Chammaguttapalle 596912 12 Chekkunatham 596965 13 Chinna Bangarunatham 596933 14 Chinna Boggupalle 596962 15 Chinnakurbalapalle (Rural) 596921 16 Chinnaobba 596969 17 Dasegowniyur 596918 18 Ekarlapalle 596924 19 Ellajjanuru 596920 20 Gattappanayanipalle 596951 21 Gonugur 596938 22 Gudlakadirepalle 596937 23 Gudlanayanipalle 596947 24 Guttapalle 596913 25 Jarugu 596943 26 Kakimadugu 596931 27 Kamathamur 596922 28 Kanamapacharla Palle 596964 29 Kangundi 596915 30 Kangundi 596916 31 Kathimanipalle 596923 32 Koormanipalle 596954 33 Kothapalle 596930 34 Krishnadasanapalle 596948 35 Kungegowniyur 596932 36 Kuppam (CT) 596973 37 Kuttiganipalle 596926 38 Marapalle 596953 39 Mittapalle 596929 40 Mottakadirinur 596968 41 Mulakalapalle 596958 42 Nadimur 596955 43 Nimmakampalle 596928 44 Noolakunta 596925 45 Paipalyam 596960 46 Palarlapalle 596939

49 47 Pedda Bangarunatham 596934 48 Pedda Boggupallle 596961 49 Peddagopanapalle 596966 50 Ponnangur 596971 51 Porakuntlapalle 596942 52 Rajanam 596949 53 Sajjalapalle 596927 54 Seegalapalle 596914 55 T.Sadumur 596970 56 Urinayanikothur 596946 57 Urinayanipalle 596945 58 Urlaobanapalle 596952 59 Varamanur 596950 60 Vasanadu 596959 61 Vasanadugolla Palle 596957 62 Vendugampalle 596936 63 Venkatesapuram 596917 64 Yanadipalle 596940

Schools in Kuppam:

1. M N S W R School Address : palarlapalle , kuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517425 , Post - Kuppam

2. Kgbv .hs Address : palarlapalle , kuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517425 , Post - Kuppam

3. Vinayaka High School Address : ekarlapalle , kuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517425 , Post - Kuppam

4. Vinayaka High School Address : ekarlapalle , kuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517425 , Post - Kuppam

5. Zphs Robertsonpet Address : kuppam , kuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517425 , Post - Kuppam

6. Kuppam Public School Address : kuppam , kuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517425 , Post - Kuppam

7. Montfot Centenary Hs Address : yanadipalle , kuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517425 , Post - Kuppam

8. Zphs T.sadamur Address : tsadamur , kuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517425 , Post - Kuppam

50 Colleges in Kuppam:

1. M F C Govt Junior College Kuppam Address : J P Road Kuppam 2. kuppam engineering college 3. Dravidian University 4. P E S Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research - Kuppam 5.Indira Rajiv Memorial Degree College 6. a Medical college, an engineering college and numerous degree colleges.

51 21. Kurabalakota

Kurabalakota is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is located 96 KM towards west from District head quarters Chittoor. 485 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Kurabalakota main productions tamarind,tamato,groundnuts and silk. Total population of Kurabalakota Mandal is 37,686 living in 8,559 Houses, Spread across total 194 villages and 6 panchayats . Males are 18,949 and Females are 18,737. Brahmanavoddu Palle is the smallest Village and Kurabalakota is the biggest Village . Horsley Hills , Chittoor , Nandi Hills (Nandidrug) , Puttaparthi , Lepakshi are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Kurabalakota Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Angallu 596101 2 Brahmanavoddu Palle 596098 3 Kurabalakota 596099 4 Matlivaripalle 596097 5 Mudivedu 596096 6 Mutakanavaripalle 596102 7 Pitchalavandla Palle 596095 8 Thettu 596100

Schools in Kurabalakota:

1. Address : thettu , kurabalakota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517352 , Post - Rishivalley

2. Goldenvally Hs Address : angallu , kurabalakota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517327

3. Zphs Thettu Address : thettu , kurabalakota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517352 , Post - Rishivalley

4. Kgvb Kurabsalakota Address : kurabalakota , kurabalakota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517350 , Post - Kurabalakota

5. Viswam High School Address : angallu , kurabalakota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517325 , Post - Madanapalle

6. Sri S.v.h.s,mudivedum Address : mudivedu , kurabalakota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517350 , Post - Kurabalakota

7. Zphs Mudivedu Address : mudivedu , kurabalakota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517350 , Post - Kurabalakota

52 8. Zphs Poreddivaripalle Address : angallu , kurabalakota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517325 , Post – Madanapalle

Colleges in Kurabalakota:

1. Gvic 2. S V Junior College, Angallu 3. Sri Sai Siddhartha Jr College Madanapalle 4. Sri Ranganatha Jr College Kurabalakota 5. Viswam Degree College Address : Angallu (p); Kurabalakota (m); Madanapally; Chittoor Dist. -- 517325.

53 22. Madanapalle

Madanapalle, is a town and a Municipality located in the Chittoor district. population 179,000+ (2011 census). The name of the town was originally " Maryaada raamanna puram" which has over time, changed into " Madanapalle".The town is located some 123 kilometers away from the temple city of Tirupati and 122 kilometers from the major city of Bangalore, while the district’s headquarters town of Chittoor lies 91 kilometers southeast from it. It is one of the biggest Revenue Divisions in India (it covers almost half [31 of 65 mandals] of the Chittoor district).I t is a fast-growing city at the center of an agricultural region noted for its fruits and vegetables, especially tomatoes. It has a railway station and is the gateway to Horsley Hills, a big hill station and summer resort. It is also known for its high quality silks, which are spun into sarees and other types of clothing. Neerugattuvaripalle is a place in town where silk sarees are available at the production cost. The famous poet Rabindranath Tagore translated "Jana Gana Mana", India's national anthem, from Bengali to English and also set it to music in Madanapalle. Madanapalle has World famous Tuberculosis Hospatal sanatorium .It was central to tuberculosis treatment in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The long-drawn nature of treatment and the highly infectious nature of the disease made the sanatorium regimen effective and popular before antibiotics entered the scene. Total population of Madanapalle is 179,267 .Males are 89,692 and Females are 89,575 living in 2807 Houses. Total area of Madanapalle is 2455 hectares.

Transport:

There are three Bustands in Madanapalle.For every five minutes you can find one bus to Tirupathi. Buses to Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad & Tirupati ply continuously.There around 10 to 15 busses running daily from Madanapalle to Hyderabad including volvo service.

Economy:

The economy is based on agriculture and main products include tomato, mango, groundnut, tamarind and silk. Madanapalle is famous for agricultural products such as tomato, mango, groundnut, tamarind etc., Mainly the TOMATO market in Madanapalle is the biggest tomato market in Andhra Pradesh. The tomatoes from here are supplied to the most of the southern states & some of the northern states in India. It is also famous for silk and silk products like sarees and other casuals. The quality of silk product is recognizable. You can get silk sarees here at production cost. Most of these are supplied to Dharmavaram for sales. Madanapalle surroundings have enormous reserves of granite.

Tourist Attractions:

The major tourist places around Horsely hills are Lake Gangotri, Highview seeing place, Gaalibanda, Environmental park and the Horsley Hills Museum.

54 Villages in :

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Ankisettipalle (OG) 596147 2 Basinikonda (OG) (Part) 596142 3 Chinnathippasamudram 596139 4 Chippili (OG) 596145 5 Kasiraopeta 596140 6 Kollabaylu (OG) (Part) 596131 7 Kothavaripalle 596138 8 Madanapalle (M + OG) 803015 9 Madanapalle (R) (OG) (Part) 596137 10 Malepadu 596134 11 Molakaladinne 596143 12 Pamaiahgaripalle (OG) 596148 13 PappireddiPalle (OG) 596149 14 Penchupadu 596136 15 Ponnetipalem (OG) (Part) 596132 16 Pothapalu 596141 17 Theneegalavaripalle 596135 18 Valasapalle 596144 19 Vempalle 596133 20 Venkappakota (OG) 596146 BANDAMEEDA 21 KAMMAPALLE @

Schools in Madanapalle:

1. Apswr School Address : madanapalle (m) , madanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517325 , Post - Madanapalle

2. Seven Hills Em Hs Address : madanapalle (m)-2 , madanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517325 , Post - Madanapalle

3. Sai Vidyanikethan Emhs Address : madanapalle (m)-2 , madanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517325 , Post - Madanapalle

4. A.j English Medium High School Address : madanapalle (m)-2 , madanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517325 , Post - Madanapalle

5. Indian English Medium High School Address : madanapalle (m)-2 , madanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517325 , Post - Madanapalle

6. Rishi Valley School

55 Colleges near Madanapalle:

1. Sri Ranganatha Jr College Madanapalle 2. B T College Madanapalle 3. N G R Junior College Madanapalle 4. Vagdevi Junior Coll Madanapalle 5. Sri Gnanambika Jr College, Madanapalle 6. Madanapalle Institute of Science and Technology(MITS) 7. Sir Vishveshwaraiah Institute of Science & Technology(SVTM) 8. Golden valley Integrated Campus(GVIC) 9. Aditya College of Engineering

56 23. Mulakalacheruvu

Mulakalacheruvu is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is located 129 KM towards west from District head quarters Chittoor. 467 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and . Anantapur District Tanakal is North towards this place . Total population of Mulakalacheruvu Mandal is 41,711 living in 9,970 Houses, Spread across total 182 villages and 12 panchayats . Males are 20,956 and Females are 20,755. Horsley Hills , Puttaparthi , Lepakshi , Nandi Hills (Nandidrug) , Kadapa (Cuddapah) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see. It is best known for Somapalyam, the location of two temples which survived Turk attack.

Villages in Mulakalacheruvu Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Burakayalakota 595611 2 Chennaiahgaripalle 595608 3 Chennappagaripalle 595599 4 Devalcheruvu 595610 5 Devarapalle 595615 6 Gudupalle 595602 7 Kadirinathunikota 595607 8 Kalavapalle 595600 9 Maddinayanipalle 595614 10 Marellagadda 595606 11 Mulakalacheruvu 595604 12 Nadigaddathimmanapalle 595613 13 Nayanicheruvupalle 595605 14 Peddapalem 595609 15 Sompalle 595603 16 T.Sowdasamudram 595601 17 Vepurikota 595612

57 Shools in Mulakalacheruvu:

1. Apswrei School For Girls, Address : burakayalakota , molakachervu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517351 , Post - Burakayalakota

2. Blossom Em High School Address : molakalacheruvu , molakachervu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517390 , Post - Mulakalacheruvu R.S.

3. Kgbv Molakalacheruvu Address : molakalacheruvu , molakachervu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517390 , Post - Mulakalacheruvu R.S.

4. Spvbs N.c. Road Address : molakalacheruvu , molakachervu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517390 , Post - Mulakalacheruvu R.S.

5. Sri Sarada Em&tm High Sch Address : molakalacheruvu , molakachervu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517390 , Post - Mulakalacheruvu R.S.

6. Zphs Sompalle Address : sompalle , molakachervu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517390 , Post - Mulakalacheruvu R.S.

7. Zphs Devalacheruvu Address : devalcheruvu , molakachervu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517351 , Post - Burakayalakota

8. Zphs Molakalacheruvu Address : molakalacheruvu , molakachervu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517390 , Post - Mulakalacheruvu R.S.

Colleges in Mulakalacheruvu:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

58 24. Nagalapuram

Nagalapuram is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. Nagalapuram the temple town is built at the time of Srikrishna Deva Raya (of ) regime in memory of his motherNagala Devi. Hence, it became Sri Nagalapuram. Before the change of its name to Nagalapuram, this village was known asHarigandapuram. It is located 92 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 545 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Nagalapuram Mandal is 33,886 living in 8,148 Houses, Spread across total 42 villages and 19 panchayats . Males are 16,778 and Females are 17,108 Thiruthani , Srikalahasti , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Sriperumbudur , Pulicat ( PULICAT LAKE) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see. Red sanders, andrographis paniculata, deer, sloth bear, and monkeys can all be found in Nagalapuram.

Villages in Nagalapuram Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Baitakodiambedu 596347 2 Beera Kuppam 596339 3 Kadivedu 596341 4 Kalanjeri 596344 5 Karani 596348 6 Krishnapuram 596343 7 Nagalapuram 596345 8 Sadasiva Sankarapuram 596338 9 Surutupalle 596349 10 Tripuranthakapuram Kota 596340 11 Vellore 596342 12 Vembakam 596346

Schools in Nagalapuram:

1. Vignana Sudha Hs Address : nagalapuram , nagalapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517589 , Post - Nagalapuram (Chittoor) 2. Zphs Karani Address : karani , nagalapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517589 , Post - Nagalapuram (Chittoor)

3. Zphs Vembakam Address : vembakam , nagalapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517589 , Post - Nagalapuram (Chittoor)

4. Zphs Sspuram Address : sadasiva sankarapuram , nagalapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517589 , Post - Nagalapuram (Chittoor)

59 5. Viswabharati Vidyaniketan Address : nagalapuram , nagalapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517589 , Post - Nagalapuram (Chittoor)

6. Sri Vignesh Vidya Address : nagalapuram , nagalapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517589 , Post - Nagalapuram (Chittoor)

7. Zphs Berrakuppam Address : , nagalapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517589 , Post - Nagalapuram (Chittoor)

8. Ghs Nagalapuram Address : nagalapuram , nagalapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517589 , Post - Nagalapuram (Chittoor)

Colleges in Nagalapuram:

1. Govt Junior College Nagalapuram 2. V C R Jr College, Vellore Rd, Chittoor Address : Vellore Rd; Chittoor 3. Sri Surya Degree College Address : Kuppur Swamy Chetty Cmplx; Besides Csi Hospital; Nagalapuram Rd; Nagar Ai; Chittoor Dist. -- 517590. 4. Shree Institute Of Technical Education Address : Krishnapuram (v); Renigunta (m); Chittoor Dist. -- 517 520

60 25. Nagari

Nagari is a Municipal town in Chittoor district. It is a semi agrarian – semi industrialised town. A sizeable textile manufacturing industry thrives in and around Nagari. Nagari is 5 km from the Andhra Pradesh - Tamil Nadu border and about 45 km from Tirupati. It is located 64 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 546 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Chennai to Nagari 105 km,Bangalore to Nagari 250 km, Hyderabad to Nagari 582 km, Pune to Nagari 1022 km. Nagari has a population of 65,234 of which Males are 32,696 and Females are 32,538. Total Households in Nagari are 14,692.

This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Thiruvallur District. Thiruvallur District Tiruttani is South towards this place . It is near to the Tamil Nadu State Border.

Transport:

The town has 24 hours transport facility connecting to Tirupati and Chennai through road and rail.

Thiruthani , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Srikalahasti , Chittoor , Sriperumbudur are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Nagari Mandal:

1 ADAVIKOTHURU

2 AGARAM

3 DAMARAPAKAM

4 EKAMBARAKUPPAM

5 GUNDRAJUKUPPAM

6 KAKAVEDU

7 KANNIKAPURAM

8 KAVETIPURAM

9 KEELAPATTU

10 MANGADU

11 MELAPATTU

12 MITTAPALEM

13 MUDIPALLE

14 NAGARAJUKUPPAM

15 NAGARI

61 16 NETHAMKHANDRIGA

17 ORANTHANGALGOLLAKUPPAM

18 SALVAPATTEDA

19 SARASWATHVILASAPURAM

20 SATRAWADA

21 SREERANGANAGARAAGRAHARA

22 SRINIVASAPURAM

23 TADUKU

24 THERANI

25 TIRUMALARAJUKHANDRIGA

26 TVPURAM@BUGGA AGRAHARAM

27 VEERAKAVERIRAJUPURAM

28 VELAVADI

29 VENKATANARASIMHARAJUPET

Schools in Nagari:

1. Sai Ram Vidya Mandir Address : nagari , nagari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517590 , Post – Nagari

2. Zphs Nagarajukuppam Address : nagarajukuppam , nagari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517590 , Post – Nagari

3. Zphs Gundrajukuppam Address : gundrajukuppam , nagari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517592 , Post - Ekambarakuppam

4. Sri Saraswathi Vignana Mandir, Nagari Address : nagari , nagari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517590 , Post - Nagari

5. Ramamoorthy Vidyalaya Hs Address : nagari , nagari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517590 , Post – Nagari

6. Hics. High School Address : nagari , nagari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517590 , Post – Nagari

7. Vasishta Vidyalaya Hs Address : nagari , nagari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517590 , Post – Nagari

8. Zphs Pudupet Address : nagari , nagari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517590 , Post – Nagari

9. P.C.N.Governament High School, Nagari

10. Little Flower English School, Nagari

11. Z.P High School, Kotha peta, Nagari

12. Z.P.High school, Ekambarakuppam, Nagari

62 13. M.P.P. Elementary School, Sathrawada, Nagari

14. Z.P.High School, Sathrawada, Nagari

15. Saisri vidyalaya, Sathrawada, Nagari

16. G.R.S. Convent School, Sathrawada, Nagari

17. Viswa Bharathi School, Nagari

18. Vasishta Vidyalaya, Nagari

19. Sri Sarvani Vidhya Nikethan, Nagari

Colleges in Nagari:

1. Sri Surya Junior College, Nagari 2. Sri Surya Degree College, Nagari 3. Sai Jyothi Junior College, V.K.M Street, Kotha peta, Nagari 4. P C N Govt Junior College Nagari 5. Little Flower Junior College, Nagari 6. Kosala Sanjevi? Jr College Nagari 7. Government (skr) Degree College Address : Nagar Ai; Chittoor Dist.

Industries:

1. Lekhya sree solutions(www.lorryguru.com web site maintenance), Nagari 2. Imperial granite Ltd, Nagari. 3. mills Ltd, Nagari. 4. SLV spinning mill Mils Ltd, Nagari. 5. SP Apparels Pvt Ltd, Nagari. 6. Star tiles Pvt Ltd, Nagari. 7. Vijay Sai textilles Pvt Ltd, Nagari. 8. White house Processing unit, Nagari. 9. Savadi spinning mill Mils Ltd, Nagari. 10. Helan Security Services, Nagari. 11. Sri Sai Security Services, Nagari. 12. Christy colors, Nagari. 13. Oren Hydrocarbons Pvt ltd, Nagari. 14. Mohammed khalith industries Ltd 15. Balamurugan Dyes & Chemicals, E.Kuppam, Nagari 16. Vinayaga Dye Chem, Ekambarakuppam, Nagari. 17. Jayabala Fabrics,Sathrawada,Nagari. 18. Jagan Fabrics,Sathrawada,Nagari. 19. Shri Sai Sundar Spinning Mills, Satharavada, Nagari. 20. theni rathnam sweets and snakes pvt ltd, vks layout, nagari 21. Laksmi Priya Exports (I) Pvt. Ltd.,

63 26. Narayanavanam

Narayanavanam is a census town and mandal headquarters in Chittoor district. Narayanavanam is just 35 km away from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India and 95 km away from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is just 5 km away from Puttur, point of departure for buses to the temple town Narayanavanam. From Narayanavanam you can go to Kona Falls. As of 2001 India census,[2] Narayanavanam had a population of 10,965. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Narayanavanam has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 63%. In Narayanavanam, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Narayanavanam is also famous for manufacturing lungis, shirts, Churidhars and for handlooms.

Transport:

Nearest railway station is Puttur (5 km). Puttur is well Connected by trains and buses with many Indian cities like Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hospet, Mysore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Tirupati, Vellore etc. Buses, plying from Chennai to Tirupati, pass through Narayanavanam (or through bypass) narayanavanam is the one of the famouos for handloom service and have a good transport service example navata It is located 69 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 533 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Thiruvallur District. Thiruvallur District Pallipattu is west towards this place . It is near to the Tamil Nadu State Border. Thiruthani , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Srikalahasti , Chittoor , Sriperumbudur are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Narayanavanam Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Aranyam Khandriga 596286 2 Bheemunicheruvu 596281 3 Boppa Raju Palem 596285 4 Diguvakanakam Palem 596283 5 Erikambattu 596276 6 Ipppam Thangal 596282 7 Kalyanapuram 596275 8 Kasimmitta 596284 9 Keelagaram 596279 10 Kondalacheruvu 596274 11 Narayanavanam (CT) 596289 12 Palamangalam Dakshini 596288 13 Samudayam 596280 14 Thiruvatyam 596277 15 Thumbur 596287 16 Venkata Krishna Palem 596278

64 Schools in Narayanavanam:

1. Z.phs Girls Narayanavanam Address : narayanavanam , narayanavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517581 , Post - Narayanavaram

2. Zphs Aranyam Kandriga Address : aranyam khandriga , narayanavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517581 , Post - Narayanavaram

3. Zphs Palamangalam Address : palamangalam , narayanavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517581 , Post – Narayanavaram

4. Zphs Boys Narayanavanam Address : narayanavanam , narayanavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517581 , Post – Narayanavaram

5. Vedanarayana Up Eng Address : narayanavanam , narayanavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517581 , Post – Narayanavaram

6. Little Lamp Up School Address : narayanavanam , narayanavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517581 , Post – Narayanavaram

7. Sai Vidya Mandiram Address : narayanavanam , narayanavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517581 , Post – Narayanavaram

8. Mpups Erikambattu H.w Address : erikambattu , narayanavaram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517582 , Post – Karvetinagar

Colleges in Narayanavanam:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

65 27. Nimmanapalle

Nimmanapalle or Nimmanapalli is a small town and a Mandal in Chittoor district. Nimmanapalli is one of the mandal which come under Madanapalli Constituency. Its 23 KM far from madanapalli, near by known villages are , Kanduru, Kalikiri, Somala. It is located 71 KM towards west from District head quarters Chittoor. 496 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Nimmanapalle Mandal is 31,166 living in 7,212 Houses, Spread across total 141 villages and 10 panchayats . Males are 15,637 and Females are 15,529 Horsley Hills , Chittoor , Tirupati (Tirumala) , vellore , Kadapa (Cuddapah) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see. Actually nimmanapalli is very famous for tamotto merchants.

Villages in Nimmanapalle Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Agraharam 596158 2 Bandlapai 596153 3 Chowkillavaripalle 596156 4 Machireddigaripalle 596151 5 Mastur 596154 6 Nimmanapalle 596157 7 Rachavetivaripalle 596150 8 Reddivaripalle 596152 9 Thavalam 596155 10 Vengamvaripalle 596159

Schools in Nimmanapalle:

1. Zphs Nimmanapalle Address : nimmanapalle , nimmanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517280 , Post – Nimmanapalle

2.Kgbv - Nimmanapalle Address : nimmanapalle , nimmanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517280 , Post - Nimmanapalle

3. Zphs Balanayinipalle Address : vengamvari palli , nimmanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517280 , Post – Nimmanapalle

4. Zphs Reddivaripalle Address : reddivaripalle , nimmanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517325 , Post – Madanapalle

5. Zphs Nimmanapalle Address : nimmanapalle , nimmanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517280 , Post – Nimmanapalle

6. Vijayavani U.p.school Address : nimmanapalle , nimmanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517280 , Post – Nimmanapalle

7. Mpups Pittavandlapalle Address : reddivaripalle , nimmanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517325 , Post – Madanapalle

8. Vanividyamandir U P School Address : nimmanapalle , nimmanapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517528

66 Colleges in Nimmanapalle:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

67 28. Nindra

Nindra is a village and a mandal in Chittoor district. A cotton factory and a sugar factory provide employment to almost half the residents. It is located 81 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 542 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Nindra Mandal is 27,905 living in 6,713 Houses, Spread across total 49 villages and 21 panchayats . Males are 13,956 and Females are 13,949. Thiruthani , Srikalahasti , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Sriperumbudur , Kanchipuram are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Nindra Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Agaram 596363 2 Arur 596356 3 Athur 596364 4 Chavarambakam 596355 5 Elakatur 596354 6 Iruguvai 596357 7 Kacharavedu 596361 8 Kavanur 596350 9 Koppedu Acharyula Khandriga 596352 10 Kunama Raju Palem 596359 11 Netteri 596360 12 Nindra 596362 13 Padiri 596358 14 Samayapuram 596353 15 Sri Ramapuram 596351

Schools in Nindra:

1. Zphs Athuru Address : athuru , nindra , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517586 , Post - Pannur (Chittoor)

2. Zphs Kotha Aruru Address : aruru , nindra , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517591 , Post – Nindra

3. Sreesankaravidyalay Address : nindra , nindra , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517591 , Post – Nindra

4. Zphs Chavarambakam Address : chavarambakam , nindra , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517591 , Post – Nindra

5. Hs Aided Sri Ramapuram Address : sri ramapuram , nindra , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517587 , Post – Pissatur

6. Zphs Nindra Address : nindra , nindra , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517591 , Post – Nindra

68 7. Ravi Vidayalayam Ups Address : padiri , nindra , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517591 , Post – Nindra

8. Mpups Kavanoor Address : kavanuru , nindra , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517581 , Post – Narayanavaram

9. Swamy Aided High School in Sriramapuram

Colleges in Nindra:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

69 29. Pakala

Pakala is a town and Mandal headquarters in Chittoor district. It has lot of villages around it. The pond in the town is named "Pakala Cheruvu". We can reach here by train from Tirupati which is 42 km away and from Chittoor which is 28 km away. Town has an exciting climate. Tall trees along the long streets of Railway Quarters on a rainy day can give you the feel of a hill station. Total population of Pakala is 21888 .Males are 10953 and Females are 10,935 living in 5109 Houses. Total area of Pakala is 2710 hectares. Chittoor , Tirupati , Puttur , Renigunta are the nearby Cities to Pakala.

Villages in Pakala Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Achamma Agraharam 596202 2 Adenapalle 596199 3 Damalcheruvu 596196 4 Gadanki 596198 5 Ganugapenta 596193 6 Gorpadu 596195 7 Maddinayanipalle 596192 8 Mogarala 596191 9 Nagamma Agraharam 596200 10 Oddepalle 596201 11 Padiputlabayalu 596188 12 Pakala 596197 13 Pedda Ramapuram 596194 14 Thotathimmaiah Palle 596189 15 Vallivedu 596190

Sub Villages in Pakala:

1. Agraharam 2. Barlikonda 3. Diguvathalaripalle 4. Eguvathalaripalle 5. Enumalavaripalle 6. Gummadivariindlu 7. Hasanapuram 8. Kanamkindhapalle 9. Kondakindaindlu 10. Kothadasarapalle G 11. Mallelacheruvupalle 12. Manipireddipalle 13. Medasani Indlu 14. Ontillu 15. Peddapakala HW 16. Ramireddi indlu 17. Surinayanipalle 18. Nallaguttaindlu

70 19. Kamathampalle 20. Anupulavaripalle HW 21. Houses near Manchines 22. Muddalapalle MW 23. Railway Quaters 24. Sreenivasapuram HW 25. Adusupalle 26. Chandichock quoters 27. Desireddigaripalle 28. Ellamanaidupalle 29. Karimthala Badi 30. Konepureddipalle

Schools in Pakala:

1. Ushodaya High School Address : pakala (pt) , pakala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517112 , Post – Pakala

2. Y.v. Rathnam School Address : pakala (pt) , pakala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517112 , Post – Pakala

3. R.c.m.high School Address : pakala (pt) , pakala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517112 , Post – Pakala

4. Sri Vivekananda High School Address : pakala (pt) , pakala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517112 , Post - Pakala

5. Infant Jusus English Medium Hs Address : pakala (pt) , pakala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517112 , Post - Pakala

Colleges near Pakala:

1. Govt Junior Coll (girls) Pakala 2. Sri Vidya Degree College Address : Pakala Rd; Penumur; Chittoor Dist. ? 517126 3. Sri Bala Gangadhar Reddy Arts & Science College Address : Dharmarajula Gudi Street; Pakala -- 517112; Chittoor Dist. 4. Govt. Degree College Address : Pakala; Chittoor Dist.

71 30. Palamaner

Palamaner or Palamaneru is a small town in Chittoor district. Palamaner is 192 km from Chennai, 136 km from Bangalore and 108 km from Tirupati. Palamaner is located on the National Highway 4 which connects Bangalore and Chennai. Total population of Palamaner Mandal is 71,545 living in 15,316 Houses, Spread across total 96 villages and 11 panchayats . Males are 35,682 and Females are 35,863 Chittoor , vellore , Horsley Hills , Yelagiri ( Yelagiri Hills) , Tirupati (Tirumala) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Economy:

The major investments are in dairy and poultry because the climate suits these businesses. Palamaner was popular for roof tile manufacturing. The rural areas near Palamaner are famous for their silk production. The government has decided to set up a textile park in 500 acres (2.0 km2) of Palamaner.

Villages in Palamaner Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Ankamvaripalle 596737 2 Ayyamreddi Palle 596736 3 Baippagari Palle 596741 4 Chethapenta 596742 5 Gundlapalle 596738 6 Jagamarla 596729 7 Jallipeta 596733 8 Karidimadugu 596740 9 Kolamasana Palle 596739 10 Kurmoi 596732 11 Moram (OG) (Part) 596734 12 Pengara Kunta 596730 13 Ranganayanipalle 596728 14 Samudrapalle 596731 15 Sree Ranga Rajpuram 596735 16 NAGAMANGALAM 17 PALAMANERU

Schools in Palamaner:

1. Vani Vidyashram Hs Address : palamaner(muncipality) , palamaner , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

2. Raveendra Bharathi Hs Address : palamaner(muncipality) , palamaner , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

72 3. Narayana E-techno Hs Address : palamaner(muncipality) , palamaner , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

4. O.l.l .h. School Address : palamaner , palamaner , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

5. Zphs Nakkapalle Address : moram , palamaner , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

6.Chaithanya High School Address : palamaner(muncipality) , palamaner , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

7. Madhu Vidyanikethan Address : palamaner(muncipality) , palamaner , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

8. Sri Sarada English Medium High Scho Address : palamaner , palamaner , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post - Pathapeta-palamaner

Colleges in Palamaner:

1. Sri Muninarayana Junior College Address : Sri Muni Narayana Jr Coll Gangavaram 2. Svcr Govt Degree College 3. Madhu Vidhyanikethan Address : Madhu College 4. S.m.n.r.jcAddress : Nagar, Kothapeta 5. Sai Natha Jr College, Palamaner Address : Palamaner

Places of interest:

About 20 km southwest of Palamaner, there is a waterfalls called Kaigal Water Falls. About 7 km to the south, is a lake called “Kalyana Revu”. South of Kalyana Revu, there is the Ganganna Sirassu Waterfalls. Gantavooru is famous for pottery designing works and Lord Shaneswara temple. Also 1 km distance from Gantavooru is Lord Anjaneya temple, which is on the way of NH4 Highway. KonetiRayala Swamy Templein Keelapatla is one of the most famous historical temples that is located 8 km towards the northeast of Palamaner. Varadaraja Swamy Temple in Kurmai is located 4 km from Palamaner which was built by Pallavas. The forests of Palmaner have been declared as an elephant sanctuary, the Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, by Government of India.

1. Sri Sai Baba Temple located in Gangavaram road, 1KM from Palamaner. 2. Lord Venkateswara Temple located in Bazar street, 0.5KM from State Bank Of India. 3. Sri Veera Vijaya Anjaneya Swamy temple located in D.P Palayam village 20 Kilo Meters from Chittoor.

73 31. Palasamudram

Palasamudram is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is located 40 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 551 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Palasamudram Mandal is 20,948 living in 4,717 Houses, Spread across total 88 villages and 14 panchayats . Males are 10,574 and Females are 10,374 This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Thiruvallur District. Thiruvallur District R.k.pet is South towards this place . Also it is in the Border of other district Vellore . It is near to the Tamil Nadu State Border. Thiruthani , Chittoor , Tirupati (Tirumala) , vellore , Kanchipuram are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Palasamudram Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Allipoolagunta 597112 2 Amudala 597104 3 Amudalaputhur 597106 4 Balakrishnapuram 597107 5 Gangamambapuram 597113 6 Kaverirajupuram 597105 7 Krishnajammapuram 597097 8 Lakshminarasimha Puram 597103 9 Mamidimanumoola 597109 10 Matavalam 597101 11 Narasimhapuram @ A.Khandriga 597111 12 Palasamudram 597100 13 Ramakrishnapuram 597108 14 Siddiraju Rangaraju Khandriga 597096 15 Simharajupuram 597099 16 Srikaverirajupuram 597098 17 Tirumalarajupuram 597110 18 Vanadurgapuram 597095 19 Vengalarajukuppam 597102

Schools in Palasamudram:

1. Aem Hs Palasamudram Address : palasamudram , palasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517599 , Post - Vengalrajukuppam

2. Ghs Palasamudram Address : palasamudram , palasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517599 , Post - Vengalrajukuppam

3. Zphs Tr Puram Address : tirumalarajupuram , palasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517419 , Post - Narasingarayanipettah

4. Zphs Amudala Address : amudala , palasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517421 , Post – Thugundram

74 5. Aided Hs Db Puram Address : palasamudram , palasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517599 , Post - Vengalrajukuppam

6. Zphs Sr Kandriga Address : krishnajmmapuram , palasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517599 , Post - Vengalrajukuppam

7. Zphs V.r.kuppam Address : vengalarajukuppam , palasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517599 , Post - Vengalrajukuppam

8. Mpups Evd Puram Address : vanadurgapuram , palasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517599 , Post - Vengalrajukuppam

Colleges in Palasamudram:

1.Govt Jr College Palasamudram

75 32. Peddamandyam

Peddamandyam is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It belongs to Rayalaseema region . It is located 117 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. 449 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Peddamandyam Mandal is 34,453 living in 8,197 Houses, Spread across total 135 villages and 15 panchayats . Males are 17,284 and Females are 17,169 This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Cuddapah District. Cuddapah District Galiveedu is North towards this place . Also it is in the Border of other district Anantapur . Horsley Hills , Kadapa (Cuddapah) , Puttaparthi , Chittoor , Lepakshi are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Peddamandyam Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Bandrevu 595634 2 Diguvapalle 595633 3 Kalicherla 595638 4 Musalikunta 595635 5 Papepalle 595636 6 Peddamandyam 595637 7 Siddavaram 595639 8 Sivapuram 595640 9 Veligallu 595641

Schools in Peddamandyam:

1. Sri Sai Ram Hs Address : peddamandyam , peddamandyam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post - Gurramkonda

2. K.g.b.v.s Siddavaram Address : siddavaram , peddamandyam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post - Gurramkonda

3. Zphs Ellamvaripalle Address : papepalle , peddamandyam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post – Gurramkonda

4. Zphs Kalicherla (u) Address : kalicherla , peddamandyam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post – Gurramkonda

5. Zphs Peddamandyam Address : peddamandyam , peddamandyam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post – Gurramkonda

6. Zphs Veligallu Address : veligallu , peddamandyam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post – Gurramkonda

7. Zphs Kalicherla (tel) Address : kalicherla , peddamandyam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post – Gurramkonda

8. Sri Nirmal Em&tm School Address : peddamandyam , peddamandyam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517297 , Post – Gurramkonda

76 Colleges in Peddamandyam:

1. S S S Baba Jr College Peddamandyam

77 33. Peddapanjani

Peddapanjani is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It belongs to Rayalaseema region . It is located 52 KM towards west from District head quarters Chittoor. 532 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Peddapanjani Mandal is 52,371 living in 10,746 Houses, Spread across total 144 villages and 25 panchayats . Males are 26,162 and Females are 26,209. Chittoor , Horsley Hills , vellore , Yelagiri ( Yelagiri Hills) , Tirupati (Tirumala) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Peddapanjani Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Appinapalle 596561 2 Battamdoddi 596558 3 Bommarajupalle 596567 4 Chalamangalam 596569 5 Chamaneru 596566 6 Gamkonda 596575 7 Karasanapalle 596559 8 Kogileru 596579 9 Kolathur 596574 10 Mudarampalle 596565 11 Muthukur 596568 12 Nagireddipalle 596577 13 Nidigunta 596564 14 Peddakappalle 596578 15 Peddapanjani 596570 16 Peddavelagatur 596560 17 Rayalapeta 596576 18 Sankarayalapeta 596562 19 Sivadi 596563 20 Suddagundlapalle 596573 21 Thurlapalle 596571 22 Veerapalle 596572

Schools in Peddapanjani:

1. Zphs Sreeramapuram Address : battamdoddi , peddapanjani , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

2. Jmj.school Guttur Address : sankarayalapeta , peddapanjani , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517432 , Post - Kolamasanapalle

3. Zphs Appinepalle Address : appinepalle , peddapanjani , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517443

78 4. Zphs Peddavelagatur Address : peddavelagatur , peddapanjani , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

5. Zphs Rajupalle Address : karasanapalle , peddapanjani , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

6. Zphs Muthukur Address : muthukur , peddapanjani , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

7. Zphs Srpeta Address : sankarayalapeta , peddapanjani , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517432 , Post – Kolamasanapalle

8. Govt Hs Peddepanjani Address : peddapanjani , peddapanjani , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517408 , Post – Pathapeta-palamaner

Colleges in Peddapanjani:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

79 34. Peddathippasamudram

Peddathippasamudram is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. The biggest earth tank in the district named Vysarayasamudram is located near Kandukur Village,in this mandal. This village is also known as PTM (PeddaThippasaMudram). This is located near to Madanapalle town and Horseley hills, which is called Andhra ooty. This is approximately 150 km distanct from Bengaluru. It is located 129 KM towards west from District head quarters Chittoor. 478 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Peddathippasamudram Mandal is 51,040 living in 11,273 Houses, Spread across total 123 villages and 16 panchayats . Males are 25,883 and Females are 25,157. Horsley Hills , Lepakshi , Puttaparthi , Nandi Hills (Nandidrug) , Bangalore (Bengaluru) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Peddathippasamudram Mandal:

1 AMALLABANDAKOTA 2 ANANTHAPURAM 3 BOORLAPALLE 4 BUCHIPALLE 5 CHINNAPONGUPPALLE 6 JAGADAMVARIPALLE 7 KAMSALAVANDLAPALLE 8 KANDUKURU 9 KATNAGALLU 10 MADDAIAHGARIPALLE 11 MADUMURU 12 MALLELA 13 PATTEMVANDLAPALLE 14 PEDDATHIPPASAMUDRAM 15 PULIKALLU 16 RANGASAMUDRAM 17 SAMPATHIKOTA 18 T.SADUM 19 THUMMARAKUNTA

Schools in Peddathippasamudram:

1. K.g.b.v. Ptm Address : peddathippasamudram , peddathippa samudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517391 , Post - Peddatippasamudram

2. Zphs P.t.m.(u) Address : peddathippasamudram , peddathippa samudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517391 , Post - Peddatippasamudram

3. Zphs Burlapalle Address : boorlapalle , peddathippa samudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517370 , Post - Beerangi Kothakota

4. Zphs Pulikallu Address : pulikallu , peddathippa samudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517391 , Post - Peddatippasamudram

5. Zphs T.sadum Address : t.sadum , peddathippa samudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517391 , Post - Peddatippasamudram

80 6. Zphs R.samudram Address : rangasamudram , peddathippa samudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517370 , Post - Beerangi Kothakota

7. Zphs Kammachruvu Address : pattemvandlapalle , peddathippa samudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517391 , Post - Peddatippasamudram

8. Zphs Kandukuru Address : kandukuru , peddathippa samudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517391 , Post - Peddatippasamudram

Colleges in Peddathippasamudram:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

81 35. Penumuru

Penumuru or Penumur or Pennamur is a Town and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is developing area. Other details are like: Penumur is 22 kilometers from Chittoor and 46 km from Tirupati(Temple city) of Andhra Pradesh. On the way from Chittoor to Penumur there is a temple called Sri Puligunteswara swamy area named as Puligundu (5 km) It is located 24 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. 530 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Gagammagaripalli is the village near by penumuru village is segmented into three eagva gagammagaripalli, diguva gagammagaripalli, naduma gagammagaripalli. This village has an excellent infrastructure like school, water tank, panchayithi hall...etc. Gudyanam palle is a major panchayath after penumuru in this mandal. Total population of Penumuru Mandal is 38,912 living in 8,921 Houses, Spread across total 169 villages and 24 panchayats . Males are 19,709 and Females are 19,203 Chittoor , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Thiruthani , vellore , Srikalahasti are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Penumuru Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Ammagaripalle 596442 2 Charvaganipalle 596444 3 Chennasamudra Agraharam 596447 4 Chinnamareddi Khandriga 596452 5 Chinthapenta 596441 6 Guntipalle 596448 7 Kaligiri 596453 8 Kalvagunta 596455 9 Kamachinnaiahpalle 596446 10 Kondama Agraharam 596450 11 Mopireddipalle 596449 12 Nanjarapalle 596454 13 Penumuru 596445 14 Pulikallu 596457 15 Samireddipalle 596451 16 Sathambakam 596456 17 Thathireddipalle 596443

Schools in Penumuru:

1. Sree Vidya(E.M & T.M) High school Address : penumuru , penumur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517126 , Post – Penumur

2. Sri Srinivasa Talent Address : penumuru , penumur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517126 , Post – Penumur

3. Sri Tirumala Aadhrsa Vidhya Mandir Address : penumuru , penumur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517126 , Post – Penumur

82 4. Zphs Poonepalle () Address : kalvagunta , penumur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517127 , Post – Murukambattu

5. Zphs L.k.p.v Vooru Address : chinnamareddi khandriga , penumur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517126 , Post - Penumur

6. Sri Venkateswara vidyaniketan Address : penumuru , penumur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517126 , Post – Penumur

7. Zphs Sathambakam Address : sathambakam , penumur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517127 , Post - Murukambattu

8. Zphs Gudyanampalle Address : guntipalle , penumur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517126 , Post – Penumur

9. Sri Vidhyodhya

Colleges in Penumuru:

1. Govt Junior College Penumuru 2. Sreenivasa Jr College, Kalikiri 3. Govt Junior College Kalikiri 4. Dr. Modigunta Raja Reddy Degree College Address : 4--139; Main Road; K.c Palli Road; Penumuru(vil& Man); Chittoor Dist.517126 5. Rkm Degree College Address : Penumuru; Penumuru (m); Chittoor Dist.

83 36. Pileru

Pileru or Piler is a town, Mandal and a Major gram panchayat and Legislative Assembly constituency in Chittoor district. With a population approximately of sixty thousand, its surroundings are plenty of gree with Agricultural land where Groundnut is one of the major commercial crops here. This small town is located on junction of the National Highways (NH 18 and NH 205). It is a center point to two neighbouring states Karnataka(KA), Tamil Nadu(TN) and easily accessible to the big cities there Chennai and Banglore. Piler is having a big role in terms of agriculture, education, commercial and political. The major cities surrounding this are Tirupathi, Madanapalli, Chittoor and Rayachoti and all were located at an exact distance of 56 km. It is located 61 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. It is a Mandal head quarter.

Villages in Pileru Mandal:

1 AGRAHARAM 2 AVUVARIPALLE 3 BODUMALLUVARIPALLE 4 DODDIPALLE 5 GUDAREVUPALLE 6 JANDLA 7 KAVALIPALLE 8 MADDELACHERUVU 9 MELLACHERUVU 10 MUDUPULAVEMULA 11 PILERU 12 REGALLU 13 TALUPULA 14 VEPULABYLU 15 YERRAGUNTLAPALLE

Schools in Pileru:

1. Z P HIGH School Kotapalli 2. Govt High School 3. Kakatiya High School 4. VSN Siddhartha High School 5. SRT Victory High School 6. Saraswathi Shishu Mandir 7. Ravindra Bharathi High School 8. VEENA VANI VIDYALAYA 9. Vidyanikethan High School 10. RATNAM HIGH SCHOOL 11. Gowtham High School 12. Zphs ,piler(u) 13. Zphs Piler Main

Colleges near Pileru:

1. MJR Engineering College 2. MJR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3. Priyadarshini Jr College 4. Margadarshini Jr College 5. Bharathi Degree College

84 6. Govt Jr. College 7. S.G.GOVT.Degree College 8. JNTU college of Engineering (From 2013-2014 academic year) 9. CNR Degree College 10. Kakatiya Women S Jr College Piler 11. M D S Jr College Piler

Banks in Pileru:

1. Andhra Bank 2. State Bank of India 2 branches 3. SV Grameena Bank 4. Union Bank 5. Bank of Baroda 6. 7. HDFC Bank 8. State Bank of Hyderabad

ATMs in Pileru:

1. SBI 2. Andhra Bank 3. Bank of Baroda 4. HDFC Bank 5. Union Bank 6. Indian Bank

Hospitals in Pileru:

1. Government General Hospital (beside Panchayat office, LBS Road) 2. Noble nursing home( beside railway gate) 3. Chinnari Hospital (for children and women - near Shukur Theatre) 4. Gupta Hospitals (near S.V Deluxe Theatre, LBS Road) 5. Sri Latha Hospitals (gynecologist, Padmavathi Nagar) 6. Sri Sai Balaji Hospitals (ENT and physician, opp panchayath office) 7. K.K Hitech Dental Clinic (near Ajantha Theatre) 8. Sai Dental Clinic (opp sathyanarayana Medicals) 9. Sujatha Hospital (gynecologist, Padmavathi Nagar)

Petrol pumps in Pileru:

1. HP (Beside Sri Seetharamula Kalyana Mantapam, Madanpalli Road) 2. Indian Oil (Chittoor Road) 3. Bharat Petroleum (Cross Roads, towards Chitoor Road)

85 37. Pitchatur

Pitchatur is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. from hare: • chennai :- 73 k.m • tirupati :- 56 k.m • sri kalahasti :- 46 k.m • tiruvallur :- 49 k.m • puttur :- 22 k.m • nagari :- 18 k.m • tiruttani :- 35 k.m Pichatoor is located 60 km from Tirupati and 75 km from Chennai on NH205.this is the shortest way to reach chennai from tirupati. Araniar reservoir (capacity 32 ft) is located in Pichatoor. It is well connected by bus with Sri Kalahasti, Tirupati, Chennai, Tiruttani and Tiruvallur. Total population of Pitchatur Mandal is 31,389 living in 7,813 Houses, Spread across total 59 villages and 22 panchayats . Males are 15,574 and Females are 15,815 Thiruthani , Srikalahasti , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Sriperumbudur , Pulicat ( PULICAT LAKE) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Pitchatur Mandal:

1 APPAMBATTU 2 CHILAMATHUR @ BANGALA 3 KARURU @ KRISHNAGIRI 4 KEELAPUDI 5 MUDIYURU 6 NEERVOY 7 PICHATURU 8 PULIGUNDRAM 9 PULIPADU @ GOVERDHANAGI 10 RAJANAGARAM 11 RAMAGIRI 12 RAMAPURAM 13 REPPALAPATTU 14 SHAMSHEER BAHADURPET 15 SIVAGIRI 16 VELURU 17 VENGALATHURU

Schools in Pitchatur:

1. Sri Sai Ram Vidyalaya Hs Address : vengalathuru , pitchatur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517587 , Post – Pissatur

2. Bharathi Vidyalaya High S Address : pichaturu , pitchatur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517587 , Post - Pissatur

3. Zphs Pulingunta Address : mudiyuru , pitchatur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517587 , Post – Pissatur

4. Zphs Rajanagarm Address : rajanagaram , pitchatur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517589 , Post - Nagalapuram (Chittoor)

5. Zphs Siddirajula Kandriga Address : sivagiri , pitchatur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517589 , Post - Nagalapuram (Chittoor)

86 6. Zphs Pichatur Address : pichaturu , pitchatur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517587 , Post – Pissatur

7. Zphs Puligundram Address : puligundram , pitchatur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517589 , Post - Nagalapuram (Chittoor)

8. Zphs Vengalathuru Address : vengalathuru , pitchatur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517587 , Post – Pissatur

Colleges in Pitchatur:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

87 38. Pulicherla

Pulicherla H/o Reddivaripalle is a Mandal in Chittoor District. It is located 51 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. 497 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Pulicherla H/o Reddivaripalle Mandal is 38,554 living in 8,929 Houses, Spread across total 167 villages and 25 panchayats . Males are 19,562 and Females are 18,992 Tirupati (Tirumala) , Chittoor , Horsley Hills , Srikalahasti , vellore are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Pulicherla Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Ayyavandlapalle 596174 2 Bandaruvaripalle 596179 3 Bodireddigaripalle 596176 4 Devalampet 596178 5 E.Ramireddigari Palle 596173 6 Gaddamvaripalle 596182 7 Kallur 596177 8 Kavetigaripalle 596187 9 Mangalampeta 596183 10 Ramireddigaripalle 596181 11 Rayavaripalle 596186 12 Reddivaripalle 596180 13 Vallivetivaripalle 596184 14 Venkatadasari Palle 596175 15 Yellankivaripallle 596185

Schools in Pulicherla:

1. Svs High School Address : kalluru , pulicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517113 , Post - Kallur (Chittoor)

2. Zphs Kaveti .g.palli Address : kavetigari palli , pulicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517172 , Post – Mangalampet

3. Zphs Ellanki Address : yellankivaripallle , pulicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517172 , Post – Mangalampet

4. Zphs Kallur Address : kalluru , pulicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517113 , Post - Kallur (Chittoor)

5. Zphs Mangalam Peta Address : mangalampeta , pulicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517172 , Post – Mangalampet

6. Zphs Pulicherla, Address : reddivaripalle , pulicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517172 , Post – Mangalampet

88 7. Svs Primary School Address : gaddamvari palli , pulicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517113 , Post - Kallur (Chittoor)

8. Sri Swamy Vivekananda U.p Address : mangalampeta , pulicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517172 , Post – Mangalampet

9. ZP Primary School

10. Sri Saraswathi Vidya Nilayam

Colleges in Pulicherla:

1. Mjr College Of Engineering & Technology Address : Diguvapokulavaripalli (v); Pulicherla (m); Chittoor Dist.

89 39. Punganur

Punganur is a town and a Municipality in Chittoor district. Punganur is an important junction for the arterial roads to Madanapalle ( and onwards to Anantapur ), Malur ( and onwards to Kolar and Bangalore), Chittoor ( and onwards to Tirupati & Katpadi ), and also to Kuppam ( and onwards to Dharmapuri, Salem). Punganur had a population of 700,00. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Punganur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 56%. In Punganur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Horsley Hills , Chittoor , vellore , Yelagiri ( Yelagiri Hills) , Tirupati (Tirumala) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Punganur Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Aradigunta 596551 2 Bandlapalle 596556 3 Bheemaganipalle 596546 4 Bodevaripalle 596541 5 Chadalla 596545 6 Chandramakula Palle 596542 7 Etavakili 596548 8 Ethur 596555 9 Kummaranatham 596554 10 Magandlapalle 596549 11 Mangalam 596547 12 Melumdoddi 596552 13 Mittachinthavari Palle 596540 14 Nekkondi 596557 15 Palyampalle 596543 16 Punganur (M) 803018 17 Punganur (Rural) 596553 18 Raganipalle (Rural) 596544 19 Vanamaladinne 596550

Schools in Punganur:

1. Sri Chaitanya Chi Aca Hs Address : punganur , punganur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

2. Zphs Pujaganipalle Address : bheemaganipalli , punganur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

3. Donbosco Emhs Address : punganuru (rural) , punganur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

90 4. Model Emhs Address : melupatla , punganur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

5. Kgbv Punganur Address : punganur , punganur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

6. Zphs A.n. Kunta Address : raganipalle , punganur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

7. Rayalaseema Childrens Address : punganur , punganur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

8. Rayalaseema Academy Address : punganur , punganur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

Colleges in Punganur:

1. Subharm Govt Degree College 2. M.v.itc College Kothiaindlu 3. B R Govt Junior College (boys) Punganur 4. M C V Junior College, Punganur 5. Govt Jr College For Girls Punganur

91 40. Puthalapattu

Puthalapattu is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is located 18 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. 530 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Puthalapattu Mandal is 44,676 living in 10,791 Houses, Spread across total 177 villages and 26 panchayats . Males are 22,458 and Females are 22,218 Chittoor , Tirupati (Tirumala) , vellore , Thiruthani , Srikalahasti are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Puthalapattu Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Akanambattu 596469 2 Baitapalle 596472 3 Chitipiralla 596463 4 Erracheruvupalle 596459 5 Goduguchinta 596466 6 Kothakota 596462 7 Muthirevula 596478 8 Oddepalle 596475 9 Palakuru 596476 10 Paturu 596458 11 Peta Agraharam 596473 12 Polavaram 596468 13 Potukanuma 596461 14 Puthalapattu 596474 15 Siddalinganapalle 596464 16 Thalupulapalle 596460 17 Thenepalle 596471 18 Thippanapalle 596465 19 Vavilthota 596477 20 Venuthanapalle 596467 21 Vepanapalle 596470

Schools in Puthalapattu:

1. Mangal Vidyalaya Emhs Address : thalupulapalle , puthalapattu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517224

2. Margadarshi Emhs Ptp Address : puthalapattu , puthalapattu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517124 , Post – Puthalapattu

92 3. B.b.c. E.m. Hs Address : muthirevula , puthalapattu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517127 , Post – Murukambattu

4. Zphs Vavilthota Address : vavilthota , puthalapattu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517127 , Post – Murukambattu

5. Zphs Muthirevula Address : muthirevula , puthalapattu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517127 , Post – Murukambattu

6. Maharshi Vidya Mandir Address : muthirevula , puthalapattu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517127 , Post – Murukambattu

7. Zphs Thalupulapalle Address : thalupulapalle , puthalapattu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517124 , Post – Puthalapattu

8. Navabharath School Address : puthalapattu , puthalapattu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517124 , Post – Puthalapattu

Colleges in Puthalapattu:

1. Vemu Institute Of Technology Address : P.kothakota Post; Chittoor Dist -- 517 112.

93 41. Puttur

Puttur is a census town and mandal headquarters in Chittoor district. Puttur is situated on the way from Tirupati to Chennai. It is situated at distance of 35 km from Tirupathi and 11 km from Nagari and 18 kilometres from Andhra Pradesh's border with Tamil Nadu. Population (2007) is 33,000 This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Thiruvallur District. Thiruvallur District Pallipattu is west towards this place . It is near to the Tamil Nadu State Border.

Villages in Puttur Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Gollapalle 596408 2 Kasamkuppam 596403 3 Kumarabommarajupuram 596414 4 Nandimangalam (R) 596409 5 Nesanur (R) 596407 6 Parameswara Mangalam 596412 7 Puttur (M) 803017 8 Sirugurajupalem 596404 9 Taduku 596405 10 Thorur (R) 596406 11 Tirumalakuppam 596413 12 Utharapukhandriga 596410 13 Vepagunta 596411 14 CHERLOPALLE 15 ESWARAPURAM

Sub Villages in Puttur:

1. Aretamma Colony 2. Netham 3. Kalyanapuram 4. Govindha Palem 5. Vinayakapuram

Places of interest:

All these places are within 20 km reach (14 miles approx.) •AP tourism has built guest houses at Kailasanatha Kona and near Bypass Road (Punnami). •Bone-Setting Hospital (2 km from Puttur Railway Station) •Karvetinagaram (A fort, A man made pond)

94 Temples:

1.A.M.Puram (Anjeramma temple) 2.Kalyana Venkatestwara Swamy Temple (The venue of the sacred marriage between Lord Venkateshwara and Goddess Padmavati) 3.Kavama Temple 4.Arettamma Temple (A Grama Devatha) 5.Avinakshamma Temple 6.Power of Shakthi Temple ( Shakthi) 7.Sadha Siva Temple 8.Ayyapa Swami temple 9.Sri Draupadi Devi Sametha Dharmarajula Temple 10.Subramanya Swamy Temple 11.Govindhamman Temple 12.Venugopala Swamy Temple (Karvetinagaram) 13.Kailasanatha Kona (Lord Shiva's Temple 8 km to Puttur) 14.Sri Gayathri Temple 15.Sri Anjaneya swamy Temple

Waterfalls:

1.Kailasanatha Kona 2.Moola Kona 3.Sadasiva Kona 4.anantha naidu kandriga

Major nearby tourist attractions:

1. Amma Palli Dam (30 km) 2. Appalaigunta (20 km) 3. Kailasa Kona (15 km) 4. Karvetinagaram (15 km) 5. Moolakona -Sri Sadasiva Swamy and Ammavaru temples can be seen separately.(The most visited place for youth)13 km 6. Nagalapuram (35 km) 7. Nagari (11 km) 8. Narayanavanam (5 km) 9. Sadasiva Kona Water falls (25 km) 10. Surutupalli 11. Tirupati (35 km) 12. Tiruttani (35 km) 13. Kotarvedu ( Agasteeswara Swamy Temple ) ( 13Km )

Major Banks in Puttur:

1. Andhra Bank 2. Bank of India 3. Grameena Bank

95 4. HDFC Bank 5. ICICI Bank 6. State Bank of India 7. Vijaya Bank

Schools in Puttur:

1. Zphs,pillaripattu Address : puttur , puttur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517583 , Post - Puttur South

2. Zphs,gate Puttur Address : puttur , puttur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517583 , Post - Puttur South

3. S.v.v.n.swamy Street Address : puttur , puttur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517583 , Post - Puttur South

4. Himaja English Medium Sch Address : puttur , puttur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517583 , Post - Puttur South

5. Veda Vidya Niketan Address : puttur , puttur , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517583 , Post - Puttur South

Major Colleges in Puttur:

1. S.R.S.Govt. Junior, Degree & P.G College 2. Bethani First Grade College 3. Gloria College 4. Indus College 5. Srinivasa College of Education 6. K.K.C. College of BSc Nursing 7. K.K.C. College of Education 8. K.K.C. College of Law 9. K.K.C. Institute of Paramedical Sciences 10. K.K.C. Institute of Post Graduation Studies 11. K.K.C. Institute of Technology and Engineering. 12. Krishnamalli Degree College 13. Mothimahal College of Hospitality 14. Seshachala College of Pharmacy 15. Seshachala Institute of Computer Studies 16. Seshachala Institute of Technology 17. Siddarth Institute of Engineering and Technology 18. Siddhartha institute of science and technology 19. Sri Ram Kunjeshwara College 20. Sri Ramana Degree College 21. Sri Seshachala Degree College 22. Sri Venkatesa Perumal College of Engineering and Technology 23. Sri Vidya Degree College 24. Sri Vivekananda College of Arts, Science and Commerce 25. St. Philomena College 26. Veda Vyasa Vidhya Nikethan 27. Veda Vyasa Degree College 28. Vivekananda College of Education 29. Vivekananda College of Engineering and Technology

96 30. Vivekananda Law College 31. Vivekananda Polytechnic 32. Sri Sai Jyothi Junior college 33. Himaja Junior College

97 42. Rama Chandrapuram

Rama-chandra-puram is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Ramachandrapuram mandal is as follows: 1. Total Population: 30,533 in 7,420 Households. 2. Male Population: 15,300 and Female Population: 15,233 3. Children Under 6-years of age: 3,631 (Boys - 1,831 and Girls - 1,800) 4. Total Literates: 17,196 A. M. Rajah, the famous playback singer was born on 1 July 1929 in Ramachandrapuram in this village. Tirupati (Tirumala) , Srikalahasti , Thiruthani , Chittoor , vellore are the near by Important tourist destinations to see. Ramachandrapuram consist of 109 Villages and 24 Panchayats . Sevoikalva is the smallest Village and Kuppambadur is the biggest Village .

Villages in Ramachandrapuram Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Ambikapalle Agraharam 587634 2 Bheemakrosupalem 587652 3 Chodavaram 587633 4 587646 5 Hasanbada 587650 6 Jagannaikulapalem 587645 7 Kandulapalem 587640 8 Kapavaram 587639 9 Narasapurapupeta 587635 10 Oduru 587636 11 Ramachandrapuram (M) 802957 12 Tadipalle 587638 13 Thotapeta 587649 14 Unduru 587651 15 Utrumilli 587643 16 Vegayammapeta 587648 17 Velampalem 587644 18 Vella 587641 19 Venkatayapalem 587647 20 Yanamadala 587637 21 Yerupalle 587642

98 Schools in Ramachandrapuram:

1. Zphs N.r.kammapalli Address : chitathur kale palle , r.c.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517561 , Post - Kattakindavenkatapuram

2. St Valleyemhs Address : chuttagunta ramapuram , r.c.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517561 , Post - Kattakindavenkatapuram

3. Sri Sai Krishna Vidyanike Address : chitathur kale palle , r.c.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517561 , Post - Kattakindavenkatapuram

4. Zphs Kammakandriga Address : nadavaluru , r.c.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517561 , Post – Kattakindavenkatapuram

5. Zphs Paramala Address : kuppambaduru , r.c.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517561 , Post - Kattakindavenkatapuram

6. Ghs, Kammapalli Address : kamma palle , r.c.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517561 , Post – Kattakindavenkatapuram

7. Zphs Nethakuppam Address : netha kuppam , r.c.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517561 , Post – Kattakindavenkatapuram

8. Zphs Anuppalli Address : anupalle , r.c.puram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517102 , Post - Narasingapuram (Chittoor)

Colleges in Ramachandrapuram:

1. S S K Junior College, Ramachandrapuram 2. Swetha Institute Of Technology & Science For Women Address : C.ramapuram; Tirupati; Ramachandrapuram(m); Chittoor Dist -- 517567. 3. Seven Hills Coll. Of Pharm. Address : ; K.venkataramapuram; Ramachandrapuram; Chittoor Dist.;--517561

99 43. Ramakuppam

Ramakuppam is a town in Palmaner Taluk, Chittoor District. The town is approximately 24 km from Kuppam, and 120 km from Bangalore. Nearby villages include Bandarlapalle, Athikuppam,Manendram and Mittapalli. Ramakuppam has major road connections, via national Highway 219, which runs from Kuppam to Chittoor. It has very good transport facilities to Kuppam, Tirupathi, Chittoor, Bangalore, K.G.F, Kolar etc. Bangalore was the nearest metropolitan city and software hub. Most of the villagers work there as a software professionals, animators, web designers, business, etc. Total population of Ramakuppam Mandal is 50,874 living in 10,145 Houses, Spread across total 115 villages and 17 panchayats . Males are 26,035 and Females are 24,839

Places to see:

*Three Water Falls which is 15 km from mandal having good road transport facilities which is located inside the forest so 1 km has to walk into the forest. The location has a very good scenery mostly at sunrise and sunset. *Group of temples In the month of Badrapatha Masam (mostly comes in between the last week of August and the first week of October) which will held utsavas.

Villages in Ramakuppam Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Ankireddipalle 596995 2 Attikuppam 596987 3 Baipparedlapalle 596978 4 Balaobanapalle 596996 5 Balla 597010 6 Bandarlapalle 596981 7 Battuvaripalle 597001 8 Bondalagunta 596992 9 Cheldiganipalle 596976 10 Chennareddipalle 596990 11 Giddapalle 596985 12 Gorivimakulapalle 596982 13 Govindapalle 597005 14 Jowkupalle 597004 15 Kadasinakuppam 596993 16 Kempasamudram 596979 17 Kenchanaballa 597000 18 Killakupodu 596988 19 Kollupalle 596975 20 Konganapalle 596974 21 Krishnapuram Dinne 597008

100 22 Manendram 596989 23 Muddanapalle 596991 24 Pacharumakula Palle 596999 25 Pamana Boyanapalle 596984 26 Pandyalamadugu 596983 27 Papireddivooru 597006 28 Peddaganur 597003 29 Peddakurabala Palle 597009 30 Peddur 596998 31 Rajupeta 596977 32 Ramakuppam 596986 33 Reddivanipodu 597007 34 Singasamudram 596997 35 Thimmasamudram 596980 36 Unisigani Palle 597002 37 Veeranamala 597011 38 Vijalapuram 596994

Schools in Ramakuppam:

1. Apswrhs Thimmasamudram Address : thimmasamudram , ramakuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517401 , Post – Ramakuppam

2. Kgbv Ramakuppam Address : vijalapuram , ramakuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517401 , Post – Ramakuppam

3. Shanthinikethan Emhs Address : ramakuppam , ramakuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517401 , Post – Ramakuppam

4. Sathyavani Emhs Address : ramakuppam , ramakuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517401 , Post – Ramakuppam

5. Zphs Kempasamudram Address : kempasamudram , ramakuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517401 , Post – Ramakuppam

6. Zphs Aniganuru Address : unsiganipalle , ramakuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517425 , Post – Kuppam

7. Zphs Gorivimakulapalle Address : gorivimakulapalle , ramakuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517401 , Post – Ramakuppam

8. Zphs Lingapuram Address : bandarlapalle , ramakuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517401 , Post – Ramakuppam

Colleges in Ramakuppam:

1. Govt Junior College, Ramakuppam Address : Ramakuppam 2. Ap Sw Resi Jrcoll Forboys Ramakuppam

101 44. Ramasamudram

Ramasamudram is a village and a Mandal (administrative district) in Chittoor district. This small mandal headquarters has four towns nearby: Punganur (Andhra Pradesh) is 16km to the east; Srinivasapura (Karnataka) is 32 km to the west; Madanapalle (Andhra Pradesh) is 30 km to the north; and Mulabagal (Karnataka) is 27 km away to the south. Ramasamudram is surrounded by irrigation water tanks such as Ramasamudram Cheruvu, Agraharam Chervu and Naginnani Chervu. The local infrastructure is in good condition, thanks to the work of the political leaders and the elders of the village. The main crops grown are rice, finger millet, sorghum, pearl millet, and vegetables like tomato, beetroot, cauliflower, cabbage, and eggplant; fresh vegetables have an access to the nearby markets in the cities of Bangalore and Chennai, which are both less than 200 km away. Groundnuts are also grown as a rain fed crop in this area. Mangoes are grown in small areas and some of the farmers are also into sericulture (silk farming). Bangalore International Airport is the nearest airport. It is located 86 KM towards west from District head quarters Chittoor. 522 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Ramasamudram Mandal is 45,078 living in 9,245 Houses, Spread across total 141 villages and 18 panchayats . Males are 22,622 and Females are 22,456. Horsley Hills , Chittoor , Nandi Hills (Nandidrug) , Yelagiri ( Yelagiri Hills) , vellore are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Ramasamudram Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Arikela 596536 2 596526 3 Chokkandlapalle 596533 4 Elavanellore 596530 5 Kappalle 596527 6 Kudurucheemanapalle 596538 7 Kurijala 596532 8 Malenatham 596537 9 Miniki 596535 10 Moogavadi 596539 11 Nariganipalle 596525 12 Peddakurapalle 596528 13 R.Nadimpalle 596529 14 Ramasamudram 596531 15 Voolapadu 596534

102 Schools in Ramasamudram:

1. K.g.b.v, T.r.palle Address : peddakurappalle , ramasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517417 , Post – Chembakur

2. Zphs K.c.palle Address : kudurucheemanapalle , ramasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

3. Zphs Matlavaripalle Address : peddakurappalle , ramasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517417 , Post – Chembakur

4. Zphs Arikela Address : arikela , ramasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517247 , Post – Punganur

5. Zphs Ramasamudram Address : ramasamudram , ramasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517417 , Post – Chembakur

6. Zphs Chembakur Address : chembakur , ramasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517417 , Post – Chembakur

7. Blooming Roses E,m.school Address : ramasamudram , ramasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517417 , Post – Chembakur

8. Sri Sai Vidya Nikethan Address : chembakur , ramasamudram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517417 , Post - Chembakur

Colleges in Ramasamudram:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

103 45. Renigunta

Renigunta is a Mandal in Chittoor District, is a suburban area of Tirupati and a major pilgrimage centre for . Renigunta was initially a railway junction to offload traffic from Tirupati East railway station. Later in the 1970s, was set up. This Tirupati suburb is popularly known as the 'Dwaar' (Entrance) to the temple city. It was once primarily a British economic centre, mainly because of its Railway line, which was the first Railway line between Renigunta and Pudi in Andhra Pradesh. Renigunta houses many Sugar industries, oil and chemical industries, satellite townships, colleges and media and newspaper agencies. Renigunta has a railway carriage repair shop called CRS, which is ISO certified. A large power plant is situated there, which supplies power to Tirupati city and adjoining suburbs. Renigunta was recently included within the Tirupati Municipal Corporation limits. Information Technology and Business Processing Outsourcing establishments are growing near Tiurpati Airport. Every week on Saturday a market is held here which has more than 100 years of history. Population (2011) is 78,000. Renigunta consist of 88 Villages and 19 Panchayats . Anagunta is the smallest Village and Karakambadi (Rural) is the biggest Village . Tirupati (Tirumala) , Srikalahasti , Thiruthani , Chittoor , Sriperumbudur are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Transport:

Renigunta has excellent accessibility by air, rail and road. The nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, which is becoming an International Airport and which is in Renigunta. Bus service connects Renigunta to nearby Tirupati, Pakala, Palamner, Chittoor, etc.

Villages in :

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Adusupalem 595759 2 Ammavaripatteda 595771 3 Anagunta 595749 4 Annasamipalle 595754 5 Athuru 595772 6 Balupalle 595742 7 Dharmapuram Khandriga 595747 8 Elamandyam 595757 9 Erragunta 595744 10 Erramareddipalem 595755 11 595765 12 Jeepalem 595762 13 Karakambadi (Rural) 595752 14 Kothapalem 595758 15 Kotramangalam 595767 16 Krishnaiah Kalva 595761

104 17 Krishnapuram 595745 18 Kurukalva 595760 19 Mamandur 595743 20 Molagamudi 595770 21 Nallapalem 595763 22 R. Mallavaram 595748 23 Renigunta (CT) 595773 24 Renigunta Agraharam 595751 25 Sanjeevarayanipatteda 595766 26 Srinivasaudasipuram 595746 27 Surappakasam 595769 28 Thandlam 595768 29 Thathaiah Kalva 595764 30 Thukivakam (Rural) 595756 31 Vedullacheruvu 595750 32 Venkatapuram 595753

Schools in Renigunta:

1. Kesavareddy Con. Hs Address : mamandur , renigunta , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517520 , Post – Renigunta

2. S.c.academy Address : renigunta , renigunta , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517520 , Post – Renigunta

3. Model Academy English Medium H.s. Address : renigunta , renigunta , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517520 , Post – Renigunta

4. Sri Sai Ems,renigunta Address : renigunta , renigunta , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517520 , Post – Renigunta

5. Sheeba Ems,renigunta Address : renigunta , renigunta , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517520 , Post – Renigunta

6. Sri Sai Ganesh Ems Address : gajulamandyam , renigunta , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517520 , Post – Renigunta

7. Zphs R.mallavaram Address : r. mallavaram , renigunta , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517520 , Post – Renigunta

8. Zphs Annaswamypalle Address : annasanipalle , renigunta , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517520 , Post – Renigunta

105 Colleges in Renigunta:

1. K R Christian Jr College Renigunta 2. Rayalaseema College Of Graduation Address : 19--3--2; Renigunta Rd; Tirupati; Chittoor Dist. -- 517501. 3. Sdhr Degree College Address : H.no.13--410; Renigunta Grampanchayat; Renigunta Rd; Tirupati 4. Dr.kunchala Rajaratnam Christian Degree College Address : Jeevagram; Renigunta; Chittoor Dist. -- 517325 5.Sree Rama Engineering College Address : Karakambadi Rd; Oppisite: Lic Training Centre; Venkatapuram (v); Ranigunta (m); Chittoor Dist -- 517 520.

106 46. Rompicherla

Rompicherla is a City in Rompicherla Mandal in Chittoor District. It is located 61 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. It is a Mandal head quarter. Total population of Rompicherla is 9840 .Males are 4914 and Females are 4,926 living in 2263 Houses. Total area of Rompicherla is 1745 hectares. Tirupati , Chittoor , Rayachoti , Renigunta are the nearby Cities to Rompicherla.

Villages in Rompicherla Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Bandakindapalle 595700 2 Bommaiahgari Palle 595702 3 Ganugachintha 595696 4 Motumallela 595697 5 Peddagottigallu 595701 6 Peddamallela 595698 7 Rompicherla 595699

Schools in Rompicherla:

1. Zphs,rompicherla(u) Address : rompicherla , rompicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517192 , Post - Rompicherla (Chittoor)

2. Zphs Rompicherlay(girls) Address : rompicherla , rompicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517192 , Post - Rompicherla (Chittoor)

3. Zphs Rompicherla(boys) Address : rompicherla , rompicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517192 , Post - Rompicherla (Chittoor)

4. Kgbv Rompicherla Address : rompicherla , rompicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517192 , Post - Rompicherla (Chittoor)

5. Silpa Residential Schools Address : rompicherla , rompicherla , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517192 , Post - Rompicherla (Chittoor)

Colleges near Rompicherla:

1. Sri Sai Jr Coll(incentive),rompicherla X Rd Address : Rompicherla X Rd

2. Sri Sai Dwaraka Degree College Address : Rompicherla ?x? Rd; Chittoor.

107 47. Santhipuram

Santhipuram Ho Arimuthanapalle is a small town and a Mandal HQ in Chittoor district. Once a sleepy village with hardly 6 houses and an elementary school, which looked like all covered by two gigantic banyan trees, has transformed in the last 20 years into a thriving little town. The local economy is supported by the traditional agriculture base as well as vibrant businesses. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu state borders are within 10 KM and 25KM distance respectively. After Kuppam the Kolar Gold Fields is the next nearest big town. It is approximately 100 KM from the district HQ Chittoor and 2.5 hours away from Bangalore. Total population of Santhipuram Ho Arimuthanapalle Mandal is 50,952 living in 9,720 Houses, Spread across total 139 villages and 24 panchayats . Males are 25,604 and Females are 25,348. ennayanuru is the smallest Village and Rallabaduguru is the biggest Village . Yelagiri ( Yelagiri Hills) , vellore , Chittoor , Horsley Hills , Bangalore (Bengaluru) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in :

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Ammavaripeta 596839 2 Anchinayanikuppam 596859 3 Anikera 596804 4 Arimuthanapalle 596834 5 Banthimadugu Gollapalle 596853 6 Bellakogila 596802 7 Bendanakuppam 596807 8 Bennayanuru 596849 9 Boyanapalle 596816 10 Cheemanapalle 596828 11 Chillamanipalle 596854 12 Chinagandlapalle 596814 13 Chinnaradoddi 596822 14 Chinthakampalle 596811 15 Chowdampalle 596836 16 Dandikuppam 596837 17 Dommarathippana Palle 596826 18 Donkumanipalle 596833 19 Gellapalledinne 596856 20 Gesikapalle 596824 21 Gundusettipalle 596817

108 22 Gunjarlapalle 596821 23 Jalliganipalle 596830 24 Jeedimanipalle 596855 25 Joniganuru 596820 26 Kadapalle 596852 27 Kadirimuthanapalle 596841 28 Kadiriobanapalle 596844 29 Kalamaladoddi 596845 30 Karlagatta 596829 31 Karumatla 596825 32 Kenamakulapalle 596819 33 Kolamadugu 596857 34 Konerukuppam 596809 35 Krishnapuram 596815 36 Madanapalle 596851 37 Matam Santhampalle 596818 38 Morasanapalle 596831 39 Motakothuru 596813 40 Muddanapalle 596827 41 Nallappareddiyuru 596805 42 Nallarallapalle 596835 43 Nanjampeta 596861 44 Pedduru 596808 45 Poduru 596850 46 Preethichamanur 596848 47 Rallabaduguru 596823 48 Redlapalle 596842 49 Regadadinnepalle 596806 50 Santhampalle 596858 51 Sathu 596810 52 Settiballa 596812 53 Sivaramapuram 596860 54 Sonnegownipalle 596838 55 Sonnegownnipalle 596846 56 Thammiganipalle 596847 57 Thumsi 596832 58 Vadagandlapalle 596803 59 Veduruguttapalle 596843 60 Vetagirikothur 596840

109 Schools in Santhipuram:

1. Kgbv, Kanamaladoddi Address : kalamaladoddi , santhipuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517423 , Post - Rallabudugur

2. Dntw Govt High School Address : gesikapalle , santhipuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517423 , Post - Rallabudugur

3. Zphs Karlagatta Address : karlagatta , santhipuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517423 , Post - Rallabudugur

4. Zphs Settepalle Address : vadagandlapalle , santhipuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517423 , Post - Rallabudugur

5. Zphs Konerukuppam Address : konerukuppam , santhipuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517423 , Post - Rallabudugur

6. Zphs Kolamadugu Address : kolamadugu , santhipuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517425 , Post - Kuppam

7. Zphs Kenamakulapalle Address : kenamakulapalle , santhipuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517423 , Post - Rallabudugur

8. Paramahamsa Yogananda Vid Address : sonnagownnipalle , santhipuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517401 , Post – Ramakuppam

Colleges in Santhipuram:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

110 48. Satyavedu

Satyavedu is a fast developing town and Mandal in Chittoor district. Major Car manufactures like [1] Peugeot are planning to set up manufacturing plants in Sricity located in Satyavedu. It belongs to Rayalaseema region . It is located 113 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 545 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Thiruvallur District. Thiruvallur District Gummidipundi is East towards this place . It is near to the Tamil Nadu State Border. Total population of Satyavedu Mandal is 48,992 living in 11,778 Houses, Spread across total 63 villages and 28 panchayats . Males are 24,523 and Females are 24,469. Pulicat ( PULICAT LAKE) , Srikalahasti , Thiruthani , Sriperumbudur , Chennai (Madras) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Satyavedu Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Ambakam 596332 2 Appaiahpalem 596315 3 Aroor 596317 4 Chengambakam 596314 5 Cherivi 596312 6 Chinna Eetivakam 596321 7 Dalavai Agraharam 596324 8 Dasukuppam 596329 9 Gollavaripalem 596313 10 Irugulam 596318 11 Kadirvedu 596337 12 Kannavaram 596328 13 Kolladam 596319 14 Kothamarikuppam 596322 15 Madanambedu 596327 16 Madanamjeri 596334 17 Madanapalem 596311 18 Mallavaripalem 596316 19 Narasaraju Agraharam 596323 20 Pedda Eetivakam 596320 21 Pedukuppam 596331 22 Peradam 596335 23 Pravelavarmeswarapuram 596307 24 Rajagopalapuram 596308 25 Rallakuppam 596310

111 26 Satyavedu 596325 27 Senneri 596330 28 Sirunambudur 596336 29 Thondukuli 596333 30 Vanallor 596309 31 Venkataraju Khandriga 596326

Schools in Satyavedu:

1. Z.p.h.s Pudukuppam Address : pedukuppam , sathyavedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517588 , Post - Satyavedu

2. Z.p.h.s Madanambedu Address : madamambedu , sathyavedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517588 , Post - Satyavedu

3. Z.p.h.s Dasukuppam Address : dasukuppam , sathyavedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517588 , Post - Satyavedu

4. Z.p.h.s Madanapalem Address : cherivi , sathyavedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517588 , Post - Satyavedu

5. Masters Hs Address : satyavedu , sathyavedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517588 , Post - Satyavedu

6. G.h.s (g) Sathyavedu Address : satyavedu , sathyavedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517588 , Post - Satyavedu

7. A.p.r.s Bc (boys) V.r.k Address : venkatarajula khandriga , sathyavedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517588 , Post - Satyavedu

8. A.p.s.w.r.s (g) Stvd Address : satyavedu , sathyavedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517588 , Post - Satyavedu

Colleges in Satyavedu:

1. Govt Junior College, Satyavedu Address : Satyavedu 2. Sri C.dass Arts & Science College Address : Satyavedu; Chittoor Dist.

112 49. Sodam

Sodam is a Mandal in Chittoor district. There are several Mango orchards near this place and people living here are mostly farmers and small traders. Sodam is located near the Gargeya river. There are several temples in and around Sodam. The Subramanyam swamy temple near to the Gargeya river. An age old Chennakesava Swamy temple and The famous Ayyappa Swamy temple, located near the village Yerrathivari palli. Ayyappa Swamy Temple attracts many devotees from in and around Chittoor district, who cannot go to Sabarimala temple in Kerala, because of the distance. It is located 49 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. 502 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Sodam Mandal is 33,771 living in 8,178 Houses, Spread across total 134 villages and 16 panchayats . Males are 16,984 and Females are 16,787 Chittoor , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Horsley Hills , vellore , Thiruthani are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages under Sodam:

1. Gongivari Palle [5] 2. Jandrapet 3. Pottemvari palli 4. Chitamakula palle 5. Ammagari Palle 6. Booragamanda 7. Cherukuvari palle 8. chithalavari palle 9. Jogivari palle 10. Marthuvari palle 11. Kambamvari palle 12. Nadigadda 13. Palamanda 14. Reddivari palle 15. Thatiguntapalem 16. Thimmanayana Palle 17. Vootupalle 18. Yarrathivari palle 19. gundulurivaripalle 20. Nayanavaripalli 21. Sajjalavaripalle

Banks:

•Indian Bank(IFSC): IDIB000S047) •Sapthagiri Grameena Bank Theaters:

1. Vasantha Talkies 2. VRR

113 Schools in Sodam:

1. Aprs Bc Boys Sodam Address : sodam , sodam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517123 , Post - Sodam

2. Sri Vidyamandir H.school Address : sodam , sodam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517123 , Post - Sodam

3. Vinayaka (e.m & T.m) Address : sodam , sodam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517123 , Post - Sodam

4. Zphs Palamanda Address : palamanda , sodam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517234 , Post - Kalikiri

5. Zphs Thatiguntapalem Address : thatiguntapalem , sodam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517123 , Post - Sodam

6. Zphs Booragamanda Address : booragamanda , sodam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517123 , Post - Sodam

7. Zphs Cherukuvaripalle Address : cherukuvaripalle , sodam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517123 , Post - Sodam

8. Zphs Sodam Address : sodam , sodam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517123 , Post - Sodam

Colleges in Sodam:

1. Govt Junior College Sodam

Coaching Institutes:

1. Hitech Tutorials: Offers coaching for TTC, Eamcet Coaching on Computer languages C, C++, JAVA

114 50. Somala

Somala is a small town and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is located 49 KM towards west from District head quarters Chittoor. 510 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Somala Mandal is 42,987 living in 10,074 Houses, Spread across total 166 villages and 14 panchayats . Males are 21,578 and Females are 21,409 Chittoor , Horsley Hills , Tirupati (Tirumala) , vellore , Thiruthani are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Somala Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Avulapalle 596508 2 Irikipenta 596503 3 Kamireddivaripalle 596500 4 Kandur 596499 5 Mittapalle 596497 6 Nanjampeta @ Chandambylu 596507 7 Nellimanda 596502 8 Peddauppara Palle 596509 9 S. Nadim Palle 596505 10 Somala 596504 11 Thamminayanipalle 596498 12 Upparapalle 596506 13 Valligatla 596501

Schools in Somala:

1. Sri Vidyanikethan H.s Address : kanduru , somala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517234 , Post - Kalikiri

2. Zphs Suraiahgaripalli Address : s. nadimpalle , somala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517257 , Post - Chowdepalle

3. Zphs Nanjampeta Address : nanjampeta @ chadambylu , somala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517257 , Post - Chowdepalle

4. Zphs Peddaupparapalli Address : peddaupparapalle , somala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517257 , Post - Chowdepalle

5. Zphs Somala Address : somala , somala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517257 , Post - Chowdepalle

6. Zphs Kandur Address : kanduru , somala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517234 , Post - Kalikiri

7. Sri Concept Ups Address : somala , somala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517257 , Post - Chowdepalle

8. K.r.vidyalaya Emups Address : somala , somala , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517257 , Post - Chowdepalle

115 Colleges in Somala

1. S K V N Govt Junior Col Somala

116 51. Srikalahasti

SriKalaHasti is a holy town and a municipality near Tirupati. It is located on the banks of the river Swarnamukhi. It is also informally and wrongly referred to as Kalahasti. Recently,it has been included in the TUDA (Tirupati Urban Development Authority) region. This is the only opened in the times of Solar Eclipses and Lunar Eclipses in the whole world. It is one of the important ancient Shiva Kshetras (Shiva Temples) of Southern India. The Srikalahasti Temple occupies the area between the river bank and the foot of the hills and is popularly known as Dakshina Kailasam. This temple was originally built during Pallava period and current structures are built by Chola Tamil King Kulothunga Cholan I, II and III during 11th century. The name of the place comes from three animals, Sri (spider), Kala (snake) and Hasti (elephant) who worshipped Shivaand gained salvation here. A statue that shows all three animals is situated in the main shrine. It is located 38 km north of Tirupati central. It is one of the assembly constituencies in Chittor District. It is located 105 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 496 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Srikalahasti Mandal is 124,918 living in 29,239 Houses, Spread across total 106 villages and 47 panchayats . Males are 62,979 and Females are 61,939 Total 70,854 persons lives in town and 54,064 lives in Rural. Srikalahasti has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 59%.

Villages in Srikalahasti Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Akkurthy 595845 2 Ammacheruvu 595816 3 Ammapalem 595857 4 Ananthapadmanabha Puram 595839 5 Appalayagunta 595855 6 Aravakothuru 595854 7 Bahadur Venkatapuram 595826 8 Bheemavaram 595814 9 Bodavaripalle 595843 10 Bokkasam Palem 595868 11 Brahmanapalle 595824 12 Challapalem 595867 13 Cherlapalle 595863 14 Cherlopalle Vyavasayapu Khandriga 595862 15 Cherukulapadu 595848 16 Chukkalanidigallu 595856 17 Diguvaveedhi 595860 18 Eguvaveedhi 595861

117 19 Empedu 595815 20 Erragudipadu 595842 21 Gollapalle @ Venkatapuram 595825 22 Govindaraopalle 595811 23 Guntakindapalle 595850 24 Inagalur 595810 25 Kalavagunta 595820 26 Kammakothur 595847 27 Kapugunneri 595864 28 Konerugunta 595831 29 Kothapalle Chinthala 595808 30 Kothuru @ Chellamambapuram 595828 31 Kuntipudi 595830 32 Madamala 595834 33 Maddiledu 595851 34 Mangalagunta 595818 35 Mangalapuri 595840 36 Mannavaram 595809 37 Marrimakulachenu Khandriga 595865 38 Melachur 595822 39 Muchivolu 595841 40 Muddumudi 595838 41 Murthy Palem 595827 42 Narayanapuram 595849 43 Obulayapalle 595837 44 Panagallu (Rural) 595853 45 Papanapalle 595823 46 Pathagunta 595817 47 Penubaka 595846 48 Poli 595813 49 Pullareddi Khandriga 595858 50 Rachagunneri 595866 51 Ramalinga Puram 595870 52 Palle 595829 53 Ramapuram 595873 54 Reddipalle 595836 55 Sahasralingeswara Puram 595872 56 Srikalahasti (M) 803013 57 Subbanaidu -Khandriga 595869 58 Thondamanadu 595859 59 Udamalapadu 595844 60 Uranduru 595852

118 61 Vagavedu 595832 62 Vampalle 595812 63 Vedam 595871 64 Velampadu 595819 65 Velavedu 595835 66 Vengalam Palle @ Endrapalle 595833 67 Yarlapudi 595821

Government High Schools:

1. R.P.B.S Z.P. Boys High School, B.P. Agraharam 2. Z.P. High School for Girls, Near Government Hospital 3. Government High School, Panagal 4. Municipal High School, Bhaskarpet, 5. A.P. Welfare Residential High School for Girls, Kasa Gardens

Private High Schools:

1. R.C.P Gurukulam 2. SRI VANI VIDYA MANDIR,KOTHAPET. 3. Vivekananda High School 4. Sri balaji English Medium High School 5. Viswabharati High School 6. M.G.M High School 7. Raja High School 8. Rushi Valley High School, Sriramnagar Colony 9. Vidyajyothi High School, Sriramnagar Colony 10. Srinivasa bharati High School, B.P. Agraharam 11. Sri Chaitanya High school, S 12. The School, near Checkpost 13. St. Xaviers English Medium School 14. NARAYANA E-TECHNO SCHOOL & COLLEGE,Sriramnagar Colony 15. RATHNAMS E-TECHNO SCHOOL & COLLEGE,Sriramnagar Colony

Colleges in Srikalahasti:

1. S.V.A Govt. Junior College for Men, B.P.Agraharam 2. S.V.A Govt. Degree College for Men, Near TG Colony 3. Gnanaprasoonamba Girls Jr College, Kothapet 4. Sri Gnana prasoonamba Women's Degree College, TG Colony 5. SKIT Engineering College & SKIT Polytechnic (Under the management of Srikalahasteeswara devasthanams) 6. Sri Gnana prasoonamba Women's Nursing college (Under the management of Srikalahasteeswara devasthanams) 7. SKIMS College, near Copugunneri village, Srikalahasti 8. vikram inter & degree college

119 Economy:

The town depends mainly on agriculture and tourism. The main crops are paddy, sugar cane and ground nuts. Hundreds of Kalamkari artists also bring some revenue. Pilgrims visiting the Tirumala temple also visit the SriKalaHasti temple, rendering it many footsteps each day and thereby making it the second famous temple in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Industries:

In the last few years some large scale plants and factories have started in & around the town like Vishnu solvay Barium ( Chemical Plant). In 2012 Prakash Group started their long products rolling mill adjacent to Urandoor Village in Srikalahasti by the name of Prakash ferrous Industries pvt. Ltd.

Transport:

The nearest airport is about 20 km from here at Renigunta, the Tirupati Airport. It is reachable by road from Tirupati, Chennai or . It is on the Renigunta-Gudur section of (GTL) Division of the South Central Railway (SCR). All trains from to Tirupati halt at Kalahasti. Sri Kalahasthi is connected to the state capital Hyderabad (HYD) by the following trains:

• Tirupati-Adilabad Krishna Express • Tirupati-Secunderabad Narayanadri Express • Tirupati-Secunderabad Padmavathy Express • Thiruvananthapuram Central-Hyderabad Sabari Express • Tirupati-Vishakapatnam Tirumala Express

Sports:

Cricket is the most watched and played sport. Local clubs sponsor annual Lawn Tennis tournaments. Traditional games like kabaddi, kho-kho also played by school and college students.

Media:

Major Telugu news papers like Eenadu, Vaartha, Namaste and Sakshi and local magazines like Kalahasti Zone are read, which are published from Tirupati. The district special versions cover Kalahasti news. The popular TV Channels are state wide Telugu cable channels ETV, Maa TV, Gemini and Teja and in cable (the local cable channel scv). Local Paper Chaithanya Political Weekly.

120 52. Srirangarajapuram

Sri Rangaraja Puram is a village and the headquarters of Sri Rangaraja Puram Mandal in Chittoor district. Historically this village was called Upparapalli but later became Srirangarajapuram. It is known by other names including S. R. R. Puram and S. R. Puram. Total population of Srirangarajapuram Mandal is 33,762 living in 7,497 Houses, Spread across total 111 villages and 24 panchayats . Males are 17,071 and Females are 16,691 Chittoor , Thiruthani , Tirupati (Tirumala) , vellore , Srikalahasti are the near by Important tourist destinations to see. This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Thiruvallur District. Thiruvallur District Pallipattu is East towards this place . It is near to the Tamil Nadu State Border. It is located 36 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 542 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Frequent buses are available from Puttur 34KM or Chittoor 30KM away.

Villages in Srirangarajapuram Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Arimakulapalle 596645 2 Basivireddipalle 596636 3 Basivireddipalle 596640 4 Chekkamadugu 596625 5 Chillamakulapalle 596624 6 China Thayyur 596647 7 D.B.R.Bylu 596620 8 Durgarajapuram 596653 9 Giddamakarajapuram 596628 10 Jangalapalle 596648 11 Kannikapuram 596656 12 Kannikapuram 596632 13 Kannikapuram 596635 14 Katikapalle 596639 15 Kondrajupuram 596655 16 Kotarlapalle 596643 17 Kothapalle 596641 18 Mangunta 596633 19 Marripalle Dakshinapu Khandriga 596638 20 Muchalamarri 596621 21 Muddikuppam 596626 22 Nallepalle 596646 23 Narasimharajapuram 596654 24 Nelavoy 596627 25 Oddupalle 596634

121 26 Padmapuram 596657 27 Pathapalem 596629 28 Pedakondepalle 596637 29 Pillarikuppam 596622 30 Pullur 596652 31 Ripunjayarajapuram 596630 32 Srirangarajapuram 596631 33 Srungara Sekhara Rajupuram 596644 34 Suparvarajapuram 596651 35 Thatimakulapalle 596649 36 Venkatapuram 596623 37 Venugopalapuram 596650 38 Vilasavarahapuram 596642

Panchayats:

There are 23 village panchayats under this mandal:

1. Ambaramaharajapuram 2. Chillamakulapalle 3. Eguva Kammakandriga 4. Giddamakarajapuram 5. Katikapalle 6. Kothapalle 7. Ksheerasamudram 8. Mangunta 9. Marripalle Dk 10. Medawada 11. Muddikuppam 12. Narasimharajapuram 13. Nelavoy - Nelavoy kotha indulu 14. Padmapuram 15. Pillarikuppam 16. Pullur 17. S.R.puram or Srirangarajapuram 18. Settivanatham 19. Thayyuru 20. Udamalakurthi 21. Venkatapuram 22. Venugopalapuram 23. Vilasavarahapuram

Notable Government offices:

• Mandal Revenue office • Mandal praja parishath office or Mandal development office • Police station

122 Hospitals:

There is a Government Hospital and a 108 (emergency telephone number) Ambulance service is attached to the hospital. It has 20 beds and equipped with emergency and operation facilities. The majority of maternity patients are cared for here. Other than the Government Hospital many private medical practice & clinics are available for use during day time.

Hindu temples:

• Gangammagudi : Is a temple located in Gangamma Gudi Village. • Dharmarajulu Gudi: A temple in S R Puram. • Shiridi Sai Temple: it is located at Pullur road, S R Puram.

Notable churches:

• CSI Church - Kollamgunta. • Catholic Church - 49 K Mitta. • Full Gospel Church in India - SR PURAM. • Full Gospel Church in India - Chinna Thayyur. • Colin kay Sulangallu church - U.M.Puram. It is dedicated On 10/11/2012. • Hebron Church - Nandhavanam ( prakash nagar OR Nelovy kothaindulu ) near to Sagar Sugars.

Agriculture:

Srirangarajapuram is famous for mango, (called as collector/totapari/chittoor/Banginapalli variety). It is exported as raw/processed pulp/fruit to other countries. This area is dominated by sugar cane and jaggery tamarind groves which surround the mandal of S R Puram. The poultry industry is significant in the area. Cattle, goats and sheep are raised in the area. Milk is exported to neighboring states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. There are Four major milk collecting and reprocessing units. The other significant crops grown are rice, finger millet, sorghum, pearl millet, peanuts, vegetables, sweet potato, gongura, chilli, coconut and to some extent vegetables like tomato,eggplant, ladies finger, bottle garden, bitter garden, lemon, banana, pumpkin, radishes, okra and varieties of sprouts. Water is scarce in this mandal, declared as a drought mandal, as are no large water resources such as rivers or reservoirs. Drinking water and water for irrigation of agriculture depends on Bore wells (under ground water). Even here there are very few wells in place.

Industry:

The major industry is Sagar Sugars & Allied Products Ltd, (Manufactures Sugar) located in Nelavoy Village.

Schools in Srirangarajapuram:

1. Z.P.High School Kothapalli, 2. Z.P.High School Arimakullapalle, Gangamagudi (V), 3. Z.P.High School Chillamakulapalli (Vill)Udamalakudithi (Post), 4. Z.P.High School Srirangarajapuram Village, & Post, 5. Z.P.High School Narasimharajapuram,Narasimharajapuram Village & Post,

123 6. Z.P.High School Pullur Village, Pullur Post, 7. Adarsha Vidyamandir Pullur cross Road, S R Puram Post 8. Vijayavani High School 49 Kothapalli, 9. Leela Little Angels Convent Srirangarajapuram Village, & Post,

Colleges in Srirangarajapuram:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

124 53. Thamballapalle

Thamballapalle is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district . It is famous for its political standers.A famous temple of MALLIKARJUNA is located near by mountain to thamballapalli. Thousands of devoties come every year to see SHIVA and have his blessings. It is located 113 KM towards west from District head quarters Chittoor. 463 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Thamballapalle Mandal is 38,693 living in 9,483 Houses, Spread across total 212 villages and 19 panchayats . Males are 19,408 and Females are 19,285 Horsley Hills , Puttaparthi , Kadapa (Cuddapah) , Lepakshi , Chittoor are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Thamballapalle Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Diguvapalem 595621 2 Eddulavaripalle 595624 3 Gangireddipalle 595619 4 Gopidinne 595618 5 Gundlapalle 595622 6 Kannemadugu 595629 7 Kosuvaripalle 595627 8 Kotakonda 595631 9 Kotala 595617 10 Kotlapalle 595620 11 Kukkarajupalle 595632 12 Marrimakulapalle 595628 13 Panchalamarri 595626 14 Renimakulapalle 595630 15 Thamballapalle 595623 16 Yerrasanipalle 595625 17 Zunjurupenta 595616

Schools in Thamballapalle:

1. Maharaja Emhs Address : thamballapalle , thambllapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517418 , Post - Thamballapalle

2. Kgbv Thamballapalle Address : thamballapalle , thambllapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517418 , Post - Thamballapalle

3. Sri Sai Vidya Mandir Address : thamballapalle , thambllapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517418 , Post - Thamballapalle

125 4. Aadarsha High School Address : thamballapalle , thambllapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517418 , Post - Thamballapalle

5. Zphs Balakvaripalle Address : kosuvaripalle , thambllapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517351 , Post - Burakayalakota

6. Zphs Ranimakulapalle Address : renimakulapalle , thambllapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517418 , Post - Thamballapalle

7. Z.phs Gopidenne Address : gopidinne , thambllapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517418 , Post - Thamballapalle

8. Zphs Kannemadugu Address : kannemadugu , thambllapalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517418 , Post - Thamballapalle

Colleges in Thamballapalle:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

126 54. Thavanampalle

Thavanampalle is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is located 12 KM towards west from District head quarters Chittoor. 540 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Thavanampalle Mandal is 51,927 living in 12,132 Houses, Spread across total 135 villages and 32 panchayats . Males are 25,946 and Females are 25,981 Chittoor , vellore , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Thiruthani , Horsley Hills are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Thavanampalle Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Aragonda 596605 2 Cherlopalle 596603 3 Diguva Magham 596609 4 Diguva Thadakara 596613 5 Eachaneri 596604 6 Eguva Thadakara 596610 7 Gandupalle 596600 8 Govindareddipalle 596601 9 Gurukavaripalle 596602 10 Karakampalle 596612 11 Kattakindapalle 596599 12 596598 13 Mallakunta 596597 14 Mathyam 596608 15 Muthukur 596607 16 Nalisettipalle 596619 17 Paimagham 596606 18 Pallecheruvu 596611 19 Patnam 596618 20 Punya Samudram 596617 21 Sarakallu 596596 22 Thavanampalle 596614 23 Thavanampalle Puttur 596615 24 Uthara Brahmanapalle 596616

127 Schools in Thavanampalle:

1. Zphs Thodathora Address : gandupalle , thavanampalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517129 , Post - Arugonda

2. Zphs Krishnapuram Address : mallakunta , thavanampalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517129 , Post - Arugonda

3. Zphs Vengampalle Address : cherlopalle , thavanampalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517129 , Post - Arugonda

4. Sri Vinayaka Vidya Mandir Address : patnam , thavanampalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517131 , Post - Kanipakam

5. Zphs Aragonda(girls) Address : aragonda , thavanampalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517129 , Post - Arugonda

6. Zphs Thavanampalle Address : thavanampalle , thavanampalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517131 , Post - Kanipakam

7. Zphs Aragonda(boys Address : aragonda , thavanampalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517129 , Post - Arugonda

8. N.b.r. Talent Ups Address : patnam , thavanampalle , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517131 , Post - Kanipakam

Colleges in Thavanampalle:

1. Visweswara Science & Arts Degree College Address : Patnam (v); Muthavarapalle Cross; Thavanampalle (m); Chittoor Dist.

128 55. Thottambedu

Thottambedu is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is located 111 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 497 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Spsr . Spsr Nellore District Pellakur is North towards this place . Total population of Thottambedu Mandal is 41,290 living in 10,255 Houses, Spread across total 99 villages and 27 panchayats . Males are 20,576 and Females are 20,714 Srikalahasti , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Thiruthani , Pulicat ( PULICAT LAKE) , Nellore are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Thottambedu Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Basavaiahpalem 595904 2 Bonupalle 595914 3 Chemuru 595881 4 Cheruku Ragappa Naidu Khandriga 595906 5 Chinna Singamala 595902 6 Chittathur 595911 7 Chiyyavaram 595882 8 Chodavaram 595884 9 Dainadu 595879 10 Dongalamudur 595910 11 Edulagunta 595907 12 Gottipudi 595874 13 Gowdamala 595898 14 Gummadigunta 595896 15 Gunteligunta @ L.N.Puram 595891 16 Gurukulapalem 595894 17 Ilaganur 595893 18 Kallipudi 595901 19 Kanchanapalle 595913 20 Kasaram 595876 21 Konathaneri 595888 22 Kondachenu Khandriga 595880 23 Konnali 595887 24 Mamidigunta 595877 25 Pedda Kannali 595903 26 Peddagunta Agraharam 595885 27 Peddakanaparthi 595886

129 28 Pennalapadu 595889 29 Pillamedu 595878 30 Poyya 595895 31 Pudi 595892 32 Rambhatlapalle 595875 33 Routhusuramala 595897 34 Sambaiahpalem 595905 35 Siddigunta @ Umama Heswara Puram 595883 36 Sivanadhapalem 595909 37 Srikrishnapuram 595912 38 Tatiparthy 595900 39 Thangellapalem 595899 40 Thottambedu 595908 41 Verupakshapuram 595890

Schools in Thottambedu:

1. Zphs Chiyyavaram Address : chiyyavaram , thottambedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517536 , Post - Akkurthi

2. Zphs.chittathur Address : chittathur , thottambedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517643 , Post - Kovanur

3. Zphs.thottambedu Address : thottambedu , thottambedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517640 , Post - Panagal

4. Zphs Lingamanaidu Palle Address : poyya , thottambedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517642 , Post - Peddakannali

5. Zphs Peddakanaparthy Address : peddakanaparthi , thottambedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517642 , Post - Peddakannali

6. Zphs Kasaram Address : kasaram , thottambedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517536 , Post - Akkurthi

7. Zphs Gundeligunta Address : gundeligunta , thottambedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517536 , Post - Akkurthi

8. Zphs Bonupalli Address : bonupalle , thottambedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517643 , Post - Kovanur

Colleges in Thottambedu:

1. Ssvp Govt Jr Coll For (g) Thottambedu 2. Eswaravaka Arts & Science Degree College Address : 1--323; Chennai Rd; Thottambedu (m); Chittoor Dist.

130 56. Tirupati Rural

Tirupati (rural) is a Mandal in Chittoor District. It is located 68 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. 502 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Tirupati (rural) Mandal is 73,478 living in 17,218 Houses, Spread across total 168 villages and 74 panchayats . Males are 36,865 and Females are 36,613 Total 24,547 persons lives in town and 48,931 lives in Rural. Tirupati (Tirumala) , Srikalahasti , Thiruthani , Chittoor , vellore are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Tirupati (Rural) Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Avilala (CT) 595740 2 Brahmana Pattu 595737 3 Cherlopalle (CT) 595738 4 Chiguruwada North Khandriga 595720 5 Chiguruwada South Khandriga 595721 6 Daminedu 595729 7 Samudram 595722 8 Gollapalle 595718 9 Kalur 595715 10 Kothur 595736 11 Kuntrapakam 595723 12 Kupu Chandra Peta 595725 13 Mallam Gunta 595727 14 Mallavaram 595714 15 Mundlapudi 595731 16 Nallamani Kalva 595724 17 Padi 595730 18 Paidi Palle 595716 19 Panakam 595735 20 Patha Kalva 595717 21 Perur (CT) 595739 22 Pudipatla 595713 23 Ramanuja Palle 595726 24 Thanapalle 595732 25 Thummala Gunta (OG) (Part) 595719 26 (CT) 595741 27 Tirupati (M Corp. + OG) (Part) 803014 28 Vedantha Puram 595728 29 Vemur 595734

131 30 Yogimallvaram 595733

Schools in Tirupati (rural):

1. Little Flower EM School, Tirupathi (Rural) 2. Sai Sree School, Janardhan Nagar, Tirupathi (Rural) 3. Sai Jyothi EM School, Tirupathi (Rural) 4. Vaishnavi EM School, Tirupathi (Rural) 5. Don Benny EM School, Tirupathi (Rural) 6. Sri Padmavathi Vidya Nikethan,Yogimmavaram, Tirupathi (Rural) 7. Saraswathi Vidyalayam, Tirupathi (Rural) 8. Sri Padmavath EM School, H.P.Colony, Tirupathi (Rural) 9. Gayathri Global School, Tirupathi (Rural) 10. Lavanya Little Flower, Tirupathi (Rural) 11. Padmasri Vidyanilayam , Tirupathi (Rural) 12. Sathyam EM School, Tirupathi (Rural) 13. Sree Rama Vidya Mandir, Tirupathi (Rural) 14. St Martin School, Tirupathi (Rural) 15. VRN EM School, Thatithopu, Tirupathi (Rural) 16. Geethanjali EM School, Tirupathi (Rural) 17. Sri Ramanuja Talent School, Tirupathi (Rural) 18. Rathnam Public School, Tirupathi (Rural) 19. Balaji EM School, Perumallapalli, Tirupathi (Rural) 20. Sri Ushodaya EM School, Tirupathi (Rural) 21. Noble Convent School, Tirupathi (Rural) 22. Edify EM School,Tiruchanur, Tirupathi (Rural) 23. Bhuvaneswari Vidyanikethan, Tirupathi (Rural) 24. Ushodaya EM School (Viswasanthi), Tirupathi (Rural) 25. Raveendra Bharathi Hs ddress : vedantha puram , tirupathi(r) , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517502 , Post - S.V.University 26. Zphs Mallamgunta ddress : mallam gunta , tirupathi(r) , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517507 , Post - Tirupati North 27. Zphs M.m.kandriga ddress : panakam , tirupathi(r) , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517503 , Post - Tiruchanoor 28. Zphs Oteru ddress : avilala , tirupathi(r) , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517507 , Post - Tirupati North 29. Zphs Padmavathipuram ddress : tiru chanur , tirupathi(r) , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517503 , Post - Tiruchanoor

132 Colleges in Tirupati (rural):

1. Veterinary Science College 2. Kes Degree College Address : H.no.6--1; Sainagar A; Gangavaram; Chittoor Dist. 3. Krishna Teja Degree College Address : Chalawada Nagar A; Daminedu; Tiruchanur (p); Renigunta Rd; Tirupati; Chittoor Dist. 4. Vaishnavi Institute Of Technology For Women Address : Tanapalli (v); Kuntrapakam (p); Tirupati Rural; Tirupati; Chittoor Dist --517501. 5. Vaishnavi Institute Of Technology Address : thanapalli; Kuntrapakam(p); Tirupati; Chittoor Dist.; --517561. 6. SHREE INSTT. OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, Address: RENIGUNTA-SRIKALAHASTI HIGHWAY, TIRUPATI RURAL. 7. SIDDARTHA EDUCATIONAL ACADAMY GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS, Address: C. GOLLAPALLI, TIRUPATI RURAL.

133 57. Tirupati Urban

Tirupati is a major pilgrimage and cultural city in the Chittoor district. It is the largest city in the Rayalaseema region and also the 4th largest growing city of the Indian state Andhra Pradesh next to Hyderabad, Vizag and Vijayawada. It is located at thefoothills of the Eastern Ghats, 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Chittoor, 150 kilometres (93 mi) from Chennai, 250 kilometres (160 mi) from Bangalore and 550 kilometres (340 mi) from Hyderabad. Tirupati is famous for Venkateswara Swamy temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north west of Tirupati in the Tirumala hills at an elevation of 853 metres (2,799 ft).One of the most important pilgrimage centers in the World, the temple draws millions of pilgrims and is the busiest pilgrimage center in the world.[3] Tirupati has several temples and is a major economical and educational hub in the southern region of the state. Population (2011) is 459,985.

Places of interest:

Temples:

1. Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

2. Padmavathi Ammavari Temple,Tiruchanoor (Alamelu Mangapuram) 3. Gangamma temple, Tirupati

4. Varadaraja Swamy Temple near theertham 5. Govindaraja Swamy Temple 6. Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple 7. Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Srinivasa Mangapuram 8. , dedicated to Lord Shiva and 9. Sri Nammalwar Temple [at the entrance of Kapilatheertham] 10. ISKCON Lord Krishna Temple 11. Yogimallavaram Shiva Temple 12. Anjaneya Swamy Temple 13. Vanakshamma Temple 14. Kalahastheeswarar Temple, Srikalahasti, 40 km from Tirupati 15. Venugopala Swamy Temple, Karvetinagaram, 40 km from Tirupati 16. Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Narayanavanam, 48 km from Tirupati 17. Vedanarayana Swamy Temple, Nagalapuram, about 60 km from Tirupati 18. Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Appalayagunta, 20 km from Tirupati 19. Agusthyeswara Swamy Temple,Thondawada, 10 km from Tirupati 20. Parasurameswara Temple, Gudimallam, 20 km from Tirupati 21. Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple, 70 km from Tirupati

134 Others:

1. Chandragiri Fort and archeological Museum.

2. Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park [13] SV Zoological park is the Second largest zoo park in Asia.[14] 3. Regional Science Center and planetarium. 4. Jungle Book near Kapila Theertham.

Villages in Tirupati (Urban) Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 (CT) 596012 2 Chennayyagunta 596009 3 Konkachennaiahgunta 596008 4 Mangalam (CT) 596013 5 Settipalle (OG) 596014 6 Timminaidupalle (OG) 596015 7 Tirumala (CT) 596010 8 Tirupati (NMA) (CT) 596011

Education:

Tirupati is a major educational hub in Andhra Pradesh.Tirupati is home to several colleges including state government and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam sponsored medical, pharmacy, agricultural and engineering colleges.

Schools in Tirupati(urban):

1. Brilliant High School, Tirupathi 2. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Tirupati, Tirupathi 3. Sree Vidyanikethan International School, Tirupati 4. SRI BABA VIDYANIKETAN, Tirupathi(Urban) 5. PRIYADARSHINI E/M PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 6. SREE SARASWATHI SISUMAND, Tirupathi(Urban) 7. BRILLIANT E.M HIGH SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 8. R.C.R HIGH SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 9. MOTHER LAND PRIMARY School, Tirupathi(Urban) 10. NALANDA PS,KOTHA PALLE, Tirupathi(Urban) 11. FATIMA E/M PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 12. PRASHANTH E.M PS, Tirupathi(Urban)

135 13. LITTLE STARS HIGH School, Tirupathi(Urban) 14. VIJAYABHARATHI EMPS, Tirupathi(Urban) 15. RACE INTERNATIONAL PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 16. RATHNAM GLOBAL PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 17. MATRUSRI TECHNO PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 18. SRING DALE PUB EMPS, Tirupathi(Urban) 19. GAUTAM TALENT EM PRIMARY, Tirupathi(Urban) 20. BALACHANDRA MEMORIAL SCHOol, Tirupathi(Urban) 21. SRI SESHACHALA EM SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 22. SUDHA CITIZENS HIGH School, Tirupathi(Urban) 23. KIRAN EM HIGH SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 24. KRISHNA TEJA PUBLIC SCHOOl, Tirupathi(Urban) 25. RAJA LITTLE LAMPS HIGH SChool, Tirupathi(Urban) 26. NOBLE PRI SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 27. GEETHANJALI E/M HIGH SCHOol, Tirupathi(Urban) 28. SREE VIGNANA SUDHA HIGH School, Tirupathi(Urban) 29. USHODAYA EM PRIMARY School, Tirupathi(Urban) 30. S.M. E.M. PRIMARY SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 31. SRI VIDYANIKETAN E/M High School, Tirupathi(Urban) 32. P C R E/M PRIMARY SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 33. SRIVARI EM PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 34. PRABHATH EMPS, Tirupathi(Urban) 35. VENKATAGIRI EMPS, Tirupathi(Urban) 36. AKSHARA EMPS, Tirupathi(Urban) 37. KUMAR E/T M HIGH SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 38. SRI KODANDA RAMA SWAMY EM School, Tirupathi(Urban) 39. KJECS EM SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 40. VIGNAN PRIMARY SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 41. SRI PADMAVATHI PRIMARY School, Tirupathi(Urban) 42. MADHUMATHI VIDYA NIKETAN, Tirupathi(Urban) 43. JAGANMATHA EM HIGH SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 44. LITTLE ANGELS EM PRI SCHOol, Tirupathi(Urban) 45. S.V CHILDRENS HIGH SCHOOl, Tirupathi(Urban) 46. SOCRATES EM PRIMARY SCHOOl, Tirupathi(Urban) 47. MADHURA VANI EM SCHOOl, Tirupathi(Urban) 48. SREE SARASWATHI VIDYA, Tirupathi(Urban) 49. SRI SIDDARDHA EMPS, Tirupathi(Urban) 50. RAVINDRA BHARATHI SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 51. VISWAM E.M.PS,V.R.NAGAR, Tirupathi(Urban) 52. GEMS HIGH SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban)

136 53. SRI RAMS HARVARD HIGH School, Tirupathi(Urban) 54. VISWA SAI VIDYANIKETHAN, Tirupathi(Urban) 55. KARUNYA EM SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 56. PRASHANTH EM HIGH SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 57. SRI VIDYODAYA PRIMARY SCHool, Tirupathi(Urban) 58. LITTLE ANGELS EM HIGH School, Tirupathi(Urban) 59. SVUPS,BALAJI COLONY, Tirupathi(Urban) 60. VISWAM ENG MED PRI SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 61. SEVEN HILLS PRIMARY School, Tirupathi(Urban) 62. RAYALASEEMA PUBLIC SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 63. SREE SARASWATHI VIDYANIK, Tirupathi(Urban) 64. C.S TEJA MEMORIAL PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 65. KESAVA REDDYE/M PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 66. GOWTHAM MODEL PRIMARY SCHOOL, VARADARAJANAGAR, Tirupathi(Urban) 67. PRATHIBHAVIDYALAYA EM HIG, Tirupathi(Urban) 68. SRI VINAYAKA VIDYALAYA EM, Tirupathi(Urban) 69. SRI SAI SRINIVASA E, Tirupathi(Urban) 70. PRASHANTH EM HIGH SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 71. CAMBRIDGE E.M HIGH SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 72. PRASANNA BHARATHI PRIMARY, Tirupathi(Urban) 73. PRABHU EM SCHOOL, Tirupathi 74. THE OASIS EM HIGH SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 75. CHAITANYA BHARATHI EM PRI, Tirupathi(Urban) 76. KESAVA REDDY E.M.P.S, Tirupathi(Urban) 77. SRI ANNAMAYYA ENG.MED.SC, Tirupathi(Urban) 78. SRI SAI E.M.PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 79. R.S. (EM&TM) SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 80. GURUKULA EM PRIMARY, Tirupathi(Urban) 81. SRI ABHUTH VIDYANIKETH, Tirupathi(Urban) 82. SANDEEPANI VIDYALAYA PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 83. WISDOM EMPS, Tirupathi(Urban) 84. SRI CHAITANYA CHILDRENS, Tirupati 85. NARAYANA EM PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 86. CHAITANYA SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 87. NARAYANA EM PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 88. NARAYANA EM PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 89. GURUKRUPA VIDYA MANDIR PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 90. AMAR PS TIRUPATI, Tirupathi(Urban) 91. BHASHYAM PS TIRUPATI, Tirupathi(Urban) 92. BHAKTHI SWAMY PRIMARY SCHOOL, HAREKRISHNA LAND, Tirupathi(Urban)

137 93. SRI RAJU E.M.PS, Tirupathi(Urban) 94. VISWABHARATI VIDYANIKETHA, Tirupathi(Urban) 95. VENKATASAI SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 96. AKSHARA E.M UPS, Tirupathi(Urban) 97. SAINT TERESA E/M SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 98. RAVEENDRA BHARATI U.P SCH, Tirupathi(Urban) 99. SRI VIGNAN SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 100. GOUTHAMI ENGLISH MEDIUM S, Tirupathi(Urban) 101. SEVEN HILLS E/M UPPER PRI, Tirupathi(Urban) 102. THEJASWEE E.M. SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 103. RASHTRIYA VIDYALAYA EM SC, Tirupathi(Urban) 104. LITTLE ANGLES UPPERPRIMAR, Tirupathi(Urban) 105. JEEVANA JYOTHI UPS, Tirupathi(Urban) 106. VIJETHA UP SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 107. GNANAMITRA ENGLISH MEDIUM, Tirupathi(Urban) 108. HARIVAMSEE E/M SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 109. PRASANNA BHARATHI HIGH SC, Tirupathi(Urban) 110. BHARATHI VIDYANIKETH, Tirupathi(Urban) 111. SRI NAVEEN PUBLIC SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 112. SRI SATHYAM E/M UPS, Tirupathi(Urban) 113. RAYALASEEMA EM SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 114. SRINIVASA E.M.SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 115. SRI BALAJI VIDYA NIKETHAN, Tirupathi(Urban) 116. VIDYAVALLEY EM UPS, Tirupathi(Urban) 117. SAI KRUPA U P SCHOOL, Tirupathi(Urban) 118. SRI MARGADARSHI UPS, Tirupathi(Urban) 119. BHARATHI VIDYA BAVANS, Tirupathi(Urban)

Colleges in Tirupati(urban):

1. SV Junior College Tirupati 2. Dr A Eswara Reddy Degree College, Tirupathi 3. SEICOM Degree College, Tirupathi 4. SGS Arts College Tiruchanoor Road, Tirupathi 5. Balaji Institute of Surgery Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled Trust Hospital (BIRRD), Tirupathi 6. Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati

138 7. Sri Venkateswara Medical College Address: Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517507 Affiliated to University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh Ph: +91-8574-27368 8. S B Medical College Tirupati 9. Aecs Aparna School of Nursing, Tirupati 10. Enlight School of Nursing, Tirupati 11. Partha School of Nursing, Tirupati 12. Saptagiri School of Nursing, Tirupati 13. Sri Padmavathi School of Nursing, Tirupati 14. SVRR Hospital School of Nursing, Tirupati 15. Swathi School of Nursing, Tirupati 16. Sri Venkateshwara College of Law, Tirupathi 17. Dr BR Ambedkar Law College, Tirupathi 18. Department of Law, Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswavidyalayam, Tirupathi 19. Rashtriya Vidyapeeth, Tirupati 20. Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth - Directorate of Distance Education 21. Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswavidyalayam (SPMVV), Tirupati Also popular as Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam 22. Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Distance Education Centre 23. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati 24. Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati 25. Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati 26. Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Tirupati 27. Directorate of Distance Education, SV University University Study Center, Tirupathi 28. SEICOM Degree College, Tirupathi 29. Venkateswara Educational and Welfare Society, Tirupathi 30. Alagappa University – Directorate of Distance Education Study centers 31. University of Madras – Institute of Distance Education Study Centers 32. Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open Universiy 33. Pondicherry University - Directorate of Distance Education 34. Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Distance Education Centre, Tirupati 35. Sikkim Manipal University DDE 36. Sri Venteshware Agricultural College Tirupati 37. Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Vendatapuram(V), Tirupati. 38. C.V. Subbaiah College of Engg. And Technology, Bhairagipet, Tirupati. 39. Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College, Renigunta Road, Tirupati.

139 40. Gate Information Systems, Tirupati 41. Venkateshwara Educational and Welfare Society, Tirupati. 42. J.B.Women's Engineering College, Renigunta Road, Tirupati. 43. K.M.M Instt. Of Tech. & Scinece, Near Srinivasa Mangapuram Temple, Tirupati. 44. Yogananda Institute of Tech. & Science., Renigunta (M), Tirupati. 45. Rayalaseema Management College (RMC), Tirupathi 46. College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati.

Entertainment:

1. Sri Mahati Auditorium is a major auditorium owned and operated by TTD used exclusive for cultural and spiritual activities. 2. There are several parks in Tirupati 3. The Shilparamam (Urban Haat) is located on the Tirupati-Tiruchanur road. 4. Tirupati has many cinema halls which screen Telugu, Tamil, English and Hindi movies.

140 58. Vadamalapeta

Vadamalapeta is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. Padiredu is one of the Villages associated to the Mandal headquarter Vadamalapeta. It is located 70 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 515 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Vadamalapeta Mandal is 31,291 living in 7,628 Houses, Spread across total 57 villages and 20 panchayats . Males are 15,610 and Females are 15,681 Tirupati (Tirumala) , Srikalahasti , Thiruthani , Chittoor , Sriperumbudur are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Vadamalapeta Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Alimelu Manga Puram 596272 2 Ayyannagaripalle 596268 3 K.G.Khandriga 596255 4 Kadirimangalam 596256 5 Kallur 596257 6 Kayam 596254 7 Pachikalva 596252 8 Padiredu 596261 9 Padiredu Aranyam 596262 10 Pathiputhuru 596253 11 Pudi 596265 12 Ramasamudram 596263 13 S.V. Puram 596271 14 Seethamma Agraharam 596270 15 Seetharama Puram 596269 16 Sri Bommaraju Puram 596273 17 Srinivasapuram 596260 18 T.C.Agraharam 596258 19 Thatneri 596259 20 Thirumandyam 596267 21 Vadamala 596264 22 Vemapuram 596266

141 Schools in Vadamalapeta:

1. Zphs(g), Vadamalapet Address : vadamala , vadamalapet , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517551 , Post - Vadamalpet

2. Sri Sai Srinivasa H.s Address : s.v. puram , vadamalapet , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517551 , Post - Vadamalpet

3. Zphs Pathiputtur Address : pathiputhuru , vadamalapet , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517551 , Post - Vadamalpet

4. Zphs Sbr Puram Address : sri bommaraju puram , vadamalapet , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517571 , Post - Sri Bommarajapuram

5. Zphs Seetharamapuram Address : seetharama puram , vadamalapet , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517571 , Post - Sri Bommarajapuram

6. Zphs Taduku Rs Address : alimelu manga puram , vadamalapet , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517571 , Post - Sri Bommarajapuram

7. Zphs(b), Vadamalapet Address : vadamala , vadamalapet , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517551 , Post - Vadamalpet

8. Viswavani U.p School Address : vadamala , vadamalapet , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517551 , Post - Vadamalpet

Colleges in Vadamalapeta:

• Sai Srinivasa Jr College Vadamalapet • Govt Junior College Vadamalapeta.

142 59. Varadaiahpalem

Varadaiahpalem is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. Varadhiahapalem is a notable town in the border of Chittoor, Nellore district. This is the place, where the Oneness Temple of Sri Bhaghavan is located. Varadhiahapalem is a notable town in the border of Chittoor, Nellore district. This is the place, where the Oneness Temple of Sri Bhaghavan is located. It belongs to Rayalaseema region . It is located 118 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 524 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Varadaiahpalem Mandal is 41,547 living in 10,446 Houses, Spread across total 76 villages and 26 panchayats . Males are 21,025 and Females are 20,522 Srikalahasti , Pulicat ( PULICAT LAKE) , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Thiruthani , Chennai (Madras) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Varadaiahpalem Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 595945 2 Arudur 595951 3 Ayyavaripalem 595939 4 C.L Naidu Palle 595948 5 Chedulapakam 595957 6 Chilamathur 595958 7 Chinnapandur 595964 8 Gudalavaripalem 595944 9 Isukapalem 595943 10 Kadur 595952 11 Kalathur 595947 12 Kambakam 595950 13 Karepakam 595955 14 Kovurpadu 595960 15 Kurinjalam 595949 16 Kuvvakolli 595941 17 Maradawada 595946 18 Mopurapalle 595966 19 Nellatur 595954 20 Padirikuppam 595963 21 Pandur 595962 22 Racherla 595965 23 Santhavellore 595940 24 Sathambedu 595942 25 Siddamma Agraharam 595967

143 26 Thondambattu 595961 27 Thondur 595968 28 Varadaiahpalem 595953 29 Vittaiah Palem 595956 30 Yanadivettu 595959

Schools in Varadaiahpalem:

1. Zphs,govardhanapuram Address : varadaiahpalem , varadaiahpalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517541 , Post - Varadaiahpalem

2. Zphs Bathalavallam, Address : chedullapakam , varadaiahpalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517541 , Post - Varadaiahpalem

3. Saint Annas Em Hs Address : varadaiahpalem , varadaiahpalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517541 , Post - Varadaiahpalem

4. Vignana Jyothi High Schoo Address : varadaiahpalem , varadaiahpalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517541 , Post - Varadaiahpalem

5. Zphs Karipakam Address : karepakam , varadaiahpalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517541 , Post - Varadaiahpalem

6. Zphs Pandur Address : panduru , varadaiahpalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517541 , Post - Varadaiahpalem

7. Zphs Santhavellore, Address : santhavellore , varadaiahpalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517640 , Post - Panagal

8. Zphs Varadaiahpalem, Address : varadaiahpalem , varadaiahpalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517541 , Post - Varadaiahpalem

Colleges in Varadaiahpalem:

• Govt Junior College Varadaiahpalem • Sir Cv Raman Degree College Of Arts & Science Address : Varadaiahpalem; Chittoor Dist.

144 60. Valmikipuram or Vayalpadu

Valmikipuram or Vayalpadu is a small town and mandal headquarters of the Chittoor district. located 100 kilometres from Tirupati in India. Recently it was renamed as "Valmikipuram" Vayalpad has a population of 17000 as per 2001 census The main area of economy is cultivation and farming. Three of the major crops are paddy (rice), tomatoes, and peanut|groundnuts and Sugar cane. The town is well known for the famous Temple of "Sri Pattabi Ramalayam " by Lord Jambavantha in Treta Yuga for its uniqueness in India. There is a hill "Veeranna Konda" in the town. Horsley Hills , Chittoor , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Kadapa (Cuddapah) , vellore are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Valmikipuram Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Aramadaka 596089 2 Ayyavaripalle 596084 3 Budidavedu 596080 4 Chintaparthi 596093 5 Chinthalavaripalle 596090 6 Gandaboyanapalle 596094 7 Jammallapalle 596092 8 Jarravaripalle 596085 9 Kuraparthi 596088 10 Manchuru 596083 11 Mugalamarri 596091 12 Nagarimadugu 596079 13 T.Sakirevupalle 596081 14 Thatiguntapalle 596082 15 Valmikipuram 596086 16 Velagapalle 596078 17 Vittalam 596087

Schools in Valmikipuram:

1. Zilla Parishath Girls High School (govt) (Telugu)

2. Zilla Parishath Girls Residential High School (govt) (URDU) 3. Vivekananda English Medium High School (English + Telugu)

145 4. P.V.C school and college (govt) (English + Telugu) 5. Swathantra Bharathi (English + Telugu) 6. Elementary School (govt) (Telugu) 7. M.P.P. Ele. School, Narem krishna Reddy Nagar, Beedavandla Pally (Telugu)

Colleges in Vayalpad:

1. 1. Srinivasa Jr College, Valmikipuram 2. N.T.R. Degree College (govt)

LIBRARY:

• URDU ACADEMY LIBRARY.

146 61. Vedurukuppam

Vedurukuppam is a village and mandal in the Chittoor district. Pachikapallam and Chavatagunta are the business hubs for this mandal. Vedurukuppam is well-connected to other parts of the state, with several bus facilities linking to Puttur, Chittoor, Tirupati, andChandragiri. Siddappa konda is one of the important Shiva temple and is fairly close to mandal headquarter Chavatagunta. It is located 45 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. 522 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Thiruvallur District. Thiruvallur District Pallipattu is South towards this place . It is near to the Tamil Nadu State Border. Total population of Vedurukuppam Mandal is 44,995 living in 10,172 Houses, Spread across total 157 villages and 25 panchayats . Males are 22,858 and Females are 22,137 Tirupati (Tirumala) , Chittoor , Thiruthani , Srikalahasti , vellore are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Vedurukuppam Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Aggichenupalle 596220 2 Allamadugu 596231 3 Bommaiahpalle 596228 4 Brahmanapalle 596205 5 Chenchugudi 596215 6 Devalampeta 596225 7 Devaragudipalle 596222 8 Etterangapalle 596229 9 Garampalle 596230 10 Goduguchintha 596232 11 Inamkothuru 596208 12 Jadabapanapalle 596223 13 Jakkidona 596218 14 Kaverimaharajulungariagraharam 596203 15 Komaragunta 596209 16 Kondakindapalle 596221 17 Kurivikuppam 596204 18 Makamabapuram 596233 19 Mambedu 596212 20 Marepalle 596213

147 21 Marripalleuttarapu Khandriga 596226 22 Mondivenganapalle 596206 23 Pachikapalem 596210 24 Pathagunta 596217 25 Perumallapalle 596214 26 Tarlabylu 596234 27 Thettuguntapalle 596224 28 Thippinaidupalle 596227 29 Tirumalakondamambapuram 596211 30 Vedurukuppam 596207 31 Venugopalapuram 596219 32 Veperi 596216

Schools in Vedurukuppam:

1. Maharshi Vidya Mandir Hs Address : vedurukuppam , vedurukuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517569 , Post - Pachikapallam

2. R.r Vidyalaya Hs Address : jakkidona , vedurukuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517569 , Post - Pachikapallam

3. Zphs N.v.palle Address : veperi , vedurukuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517569 , Post - Pachikapallam

4. Vivekananda High Sch Address : pachikapallem , vedurukuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517569 , Post - Pachikapallam

5. S.v.public Hs Address : pachikapallem , vedurukuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517569 , Post - Pachikapallam

6. Zphs Allamadugu Address : allamadugu , vedurukuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517582 , Post - Karvetinagar

7. Zphs Jakkidona Address : jakkidona , vedurukuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517126 , Post - Penumur

8. Zphs Thirumalaiahpalle Address : venugopalapuram , vedurukuppam , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517569 , Post - Pachikapallam

Colleges in Vedurukuppam: • Govt.junior College Address : Chavatagunta Pin Code-517569

148 62. Venkatagirikota

Venkatagiri Kota is a small town in the Chittoor district. Venkatagiri Kota (also known as V-Kota) This place is at junction of three states Andhrapradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and well known for its vegetable, flower markets, business centers. It is located 81 KM towards west from District head quarters Chittoor. 570 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Venkatagirikota Mandal is 74,919 living in 14,694 Houses, Spread across total 150 villages and 19 panchayats . Males are 37,769 and Females are 37,150 Yelagiri ( Yelagiri Hills) , vellore , Chittoor , Horsley Hills , Bangalore (Bengaluru) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Venkatagirikota Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Bairupalle 596784 2 Bodiguttapalle 596777 3 Boya Chinnaganna Palle 596801 4 Chinna Kongatam 596794 5 Chintamakulapalle 596800 6 Gonumakulapalle 596778 7 Gudipalle 596785 8 Hanumapalle 596775 9 Jodiverrivanipalle 596796 10 Jounipalle 596768 11 Konerugollapalle 596799 12 Kongatam 596791 13 Kothakota 596797 14 Krishnapuram 596770 15 Kumbarlapalle 596779 16 Mattiguttapalle 596782 17 Mudaramdoddi 596781 18 Nadeetheeram Dasarlapalle 596793 19 Nernipalle 596771 20 Padigalakuppam 596790 21 Paipalle 596773 22 Panuganipalle 596795 23 Papepalle 596786 24 Patrapalle 596774 25 Pedda Bharanipalle 596788 26 Peddanapalle 596772

149 27 S.Bandapalle (Bandapalle) 596798 28 Sivunikuppam 596792 29 Thota Kanuma 596769 30 Tirumala Pichigundlapalle 596776 31 Venkatagirikota 596787 32 Vibhuthiyela Nagaram 596789 33 Vogu 596783 34 Yalakallu 596780

Schools in Venkatagirikota:

1. Indus Valley Emhs Address : patrapalle , v.kota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517424 , Post - Venkatagirikota

2. Zphs(u) Kongatam Address : kongatam , v.kota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517424 , Post - Venkatagirikota

3. Infant Jesus Emhs Address : mudaramdoddi , v.kota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517424 , Post - Venkatagirikota

4. Zphs K Krishnapuram Address : krishnapuram , v.kota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517424 , Post - Venkatagirikota

5. Zphs Ragisamudram Address : kothakota , v.kota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517401 , Post - Ramakuppam

6. Zphs V.kota(girls) Address : venkatagirikota , v.kota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517424 , Post - Venkatagirikota

7. Zphs Vogu Address : vogu , v.kota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517424 , Post - Venkatagirikota

8. Zphs Nakkanapalle Address : jounipalle , v.kota , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517424 , Post - Venkatagirikota

Colleges in Venkatagirikota:

1. Siddartha Jr College, Khazipet, V.kota Address : Khazipet; V.kota 2. Cv Raja Reddy Memorial Degree College Address : Long Bazar; V.kota; Chittoor Dist. -- 517424. 3. Govt.juninr College Address : Kgf Rd;near By Patra Palli

150 63. Vijayapuram

Vijayapuram is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is located 77 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 556 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . This Place is in the border of the Chittoor District and Thiruvallur District. Thiruvallur District Tiruttani is South towards this place . It is near to the Tamil Nadu State Border. Total population of Vijayapuram Mandal is 29,317 living in 7,220 Houses, Spread across total 60 villages and 22 panchayats . Males are 14,863 and Females are 14,454 Thiruthani , Sriperumbudur , Kanchipuram , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Srikalahasti are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Vijayapuram Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Alapakam 596369 2 Buchivanatham 596368 3 Ella Samudram 596367 4 Gangamamba Puram 596365 5 Illathuru 596378 6 Jagannadhapuram 596376 7 Kaliambakam 596370 8 Kalikapuram 596366 9 Kosala Nagaram 596380 10 Kothuru Venkatapuram 596374 11 Maharaja Puram 596381 12 Mangalam 596375 13 Pannur 596372 14 Patha Arcot 596379 15 Sami Reddi Khandriga 596371 16 Sriharipuram 596382 17 Vijaya Puram 596377 18 Vijaya Raghavapuram 596373

Schools in Vijayapuram:

1. Zphs Sriharipuram Address : sriharipuram , vijayapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517586 , Post - Pannur (Chittoor)

2. Zphs Vijayapuram Address : vijaya puram , vijayapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517586 , Post - Pannur (Chittoor)

3. Zphs G.m.puram Address : gangamamba puram , vijayapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517591 , Post - Nindra

151 4. Zphs Zambada Address : patha arcot , vijayapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517586 , Post - Pannur (Chittoor)

5. Zphs Pannuru Address : pannuru , vijayapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517586 , Post - Pannur (Chittoor)

6. Pamela Public School Address : pannuru , vijayapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517586 , Post - Pannur (Chittoor)

7. Mpups Illathur Address : illathuru , vijayapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517586 , Post - Pannur (Chittoor)

8. Mpups Kaliambakam Address : kaliambakam , vijayapuram , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517586 , Post - Pannur (Chittoor)

Colleges in Vijayapuram:

1. Pvc Govt Jouniar College Address : Pvc Govt Jouniar College In Vayalpad 2. Rayalaseema Junior College , Srikalahasthi 3. Aprwr Jr College For Girls, Srikalahasthi 4. Gvic 5. Vikram Junior College , Srikalahasthi

152 64. Yadamari

Yadamari is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. This town has triveni sangamam where three rivers are meeting at one place. A river coming from Keenatipalle, another coming from Gudiyattahm and the third coming from Guttakindapalle. These three rivers meet at Yadamari and there are three temples on the banks of the river making it a holy place. Yadamari had the first post office in this area started during British period. D.P Palayam is one of the nearest villages to visit. Sri Veera Vijaya Anjaneya Swami temple is famous in this village. Yadamari is located 8 KM towards west from District head quarters Chittoor. 554 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Yadamari Mandal is 49,437 living in 10,829 Houses, Spread across total 134 villages and 28 panchayats . Males are 25,031 and Females are 24,406 Chittoor , vellore , Thiruthani , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Yelagiri ( Yelagiri Hills) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in yadamari:

1 155.KAMMAPALLE 2 184.GOLLAPALLE 3 BHOOMIREDDIPALLE 4 BODAGUTTAPALLE 5 BUDITHIREDDIPALLE 6 DASARAPALLE 7 JANGALAPALLE 8 KANATHALACHERUVU 9 KASIRALLA 10 KONAPALLE 11 KOTALAM 12 KUKKALAPALLE 13 MADHAVARAM 14 MADIREDDIPALLE 15 MAJARA KOTHAPALLE 16 MODIPALLE 17 MUDDURAMAPURAM 18 NADIMPALLE 19 OTERUPALLE 20 OTIVARIPALLI 21 PATRAPALLE 22 PERIYAMBADI 23 SIDDAREDDIPALLE 24 YADAMARI

153 Schools in Yadamari:

1. Pragathi Hs Address : yadamari , yadamari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517422 , Post - Yadamari

2. Good Shepherd Hs Address : jangalapalle , yadamari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517422 , Post - Yadamari

3. Zphs 14.kandriga M.w. Address : 184.gollapalle , yadamari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517422 , Post - Yadamari

4. Zphs D.k.cheruvu Address : kanathalacheruvu , yadamari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 632603 , Post -

5. Sri Shirdi Sai Emhs Address : yadamari , yadamari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517422 , Post - Yadamari

6. Zphs Varigapalle Address : kukkalapalle , yadamari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517128 , Post - Prasanth Nagar (Chittoor)

7. Zphs Kotalam Address : kotalam , yadamari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517422 , Post - Yadamari

8. Sri Vishnu Priya English Medium Hig Address : yadamari , yadamari , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517422 , Post - Yadamari

Colleges in Yadamari:

1. Asr Voc.junior College Address : C-109,palamaner Road,gandlakothuru 2. Asr Degree College Gandlakothuru Yadamari Mandal Address : Palamaneru Road

154 65. Yerpedu

Yerpedu or Erpedu is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It is a part of Tirupati and is located near Sri Kalahasti. In Madibaka near Yerpedu is located 160 years old banyan tree . It is located 89 KM towards East from District head quarters Chittoor. 499 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Yerpedu Mandal is 53,001 living in 12,683 Houses, Spread across total 97 villages and 40 panchayats . Males are 26,711 and Females are 26,290 Srikalahasti , Tirupati (Tirumala) , Thiruthani , Chittoor , Pulicat ( PULICAT LAKE) are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Yerpedu Mandal:

1. Amanduru (village and panchayat)

2. Amduru (village and panchayat) 3. Anjimedu (village and panchayat) 4. Bandaru Palli (village and panchayat) 5. Chellur (village and panchayat) 6. Chennam Palle (village and panchayat) 7. Chindepalle (village and panchayat) 8. Chintalapalem (village and panchayat) 9. Govindavaram (village and panchayat) 10. Gudimallam (village and panchayat) 11. Gundala Kandriga (village and panchayat) 12. Isukathageli (village and panchayat) 13. Jangalapalli (village and panchayat) 14. Kandadu (village and panchayat) 15. Kobaka (village and panchayat) 16. Kothaveerapuram (village and panchayat) 17. Kukkalagunta (village and panchayat) 18. Madhavamala (village and panchayat) 19. Madibaka (village and panchayat) 20. Mahankalideviputtur (village and panchayat) 21. Mannasamudram (village and panchayat),voters:798 22. Marrimanda (village and panchayat)[4] 23. Merlapaka (village and panchayat) 24. Modugulapalem (village and panchayat) 25. Mungalapalem (village and panchayat) 26. Musalipedu (village and panchayat) 27. Nachaneri (village and panchayat) 28. Pagali (village and panchayat) 29. Pallam (village and panchayat) 30. Panguru (village and panchayat) 31. Papanaidupet (village and panchayat) 32. Pathaveerapuram (village and panchayat)

155 33. Pennagadam (village and panchayat) 34. Penumallam (village and panchayat) 35. Rajala Palem (village and panchayat) 36. Ravillavari Kandriga (village and panchayat) 37. Saraswathi Kandriga (village and panchayat) 38. Seetharampeta (village and panchayat) 39. Vikruthamala (village and panchayat) 40. Yerpedu (village and panchayat)

Schools in Yerpedu:

1. Sri Sai Brilliant Hs Address : vikruthamala , yerpedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517526 , Post - Papanaidupet

2. Bapuji Vidya Sadan Address : vikruthamala , yerpedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517526 , Post - Papanaidupet

3. Zphs Kandadu Address : kandadu , yerpedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517619 , Post - Yerpedu

4. Zphs Panguru Address : panguru , yerpedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517619 , Post - Yerpedu

5. Zphs Bandarupalle Address : mannasamudram , yerpedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517641 , Post - Thondamanadu

6. Zphs Mungalapalem Address : munagalapalem , yerpedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517526 , Post - Papanaidupet

7. Zphs Pallam Address : pallam , yerpedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517620 , Post - Pallam

8. Zphs Yerpedu Address : yerpedu , yerpedu , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517619 , Post - Yerpedu

Colleges in Yerpedu:

1. Skiims Address : Kapugunery 2. Govt Junior College Papanaidupeta 3. Sri Vimalamandagiri Swamy Residential Degree College For Women Address : Sri Vyasasramam; Yerpedu; Chittoor Dist. 517621

156 66. Yerravaripalem

Yerravaripalem or Erravaripalem is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district. It about 40km from tirupati, it has a wonderful forest area in which lord Siva known as siddeswaraswmy temple is located in beautiful forest, near waterfalls. The area name is TALAKONA which is very much familiar to cinema industry. It is located 64 KM towards North from District head quarters Chittoor. 485 KM from State capital Hyderabad towards North . Total population of Yerravaripalem Mandal is 25,173 living in 6,809 Houses, Spread across total 188 villages and 12 panchayats . Males are 12,686 and Females are 12,487 Tirupati (Tirumala) , Chittoor , Srikalahasti , Thiruthani , Horsley Hills are the near by Important tourist destinations to see.

Villages in Yerravaripalem Mandal:

Sl No Village Name Village Code 1 Bodevandlapalle 595706 2 Chinthakunta 595712 3 Ellamanda 595704 4 Kamalayyavaripalle 595711 5 Nerabylu 595707 6 Udayamanikyam 595708 7 Udayamanikyam Agraharam 595709 8 Usthikayalapenta 595703 9 Venkataramarajupuram 595705 10 Yerravaripalem 595710

Schools in Yerravaripalem:

1. Kgbv. Y.v. Palem Address : yerravaripalem , yerravaripalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517194 , Post - Bhakarapet

2. Zphs P.c.vandlapalle Address : kamalayyavaripalle , yerravaripalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517194 , Post - Bhakarapet

3. Zphs Reddivari Palle Address : ellamanda , yerravaripalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517214 , Post - Piler

4. Zphs Usthikayalapenta Address : usthikayalapenta , yerravaripalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517214 , Post - Piler

5. Zphs Matlivaripalle Address : udayamanikyam , yerravaripalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517194 , Post - Bhakarapet

6. Zphs Chinthagunta Address : chinthagunta , yerravaripalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517194 , Post - Bhakarapet

7. Zphs Kotakada Palle Address : bodevandlapalle , yerravaripalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517194 , Post - Bhakarapet

157 8. Zphs B.v. Palle Address : bodevandlapalle , yerravaripalem , chittoor , Andhra Pradesh . PIN- 517194 , Post - Bhakarapet

Colleges in Yerravaripalem:

• Rayalaseema School Of Engineering & Research Address : Chinthagunta (v); Near By C.gollapalli; Tirupati; Chittoor Dist --517505.

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