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	{{About\|the city in Andhra Pradesh, India\|the district\|Anantapur district}}		{{About\|the city in Andhra Pradesh, India\|the district\|Anantapur district}}
	{{Use Indian English\|date=August 2016}}		{{Use Indian English\|date=August 2016}}
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	\| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number\|PIN]]		\| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number\|PIN]]
	\| postal_code = 515001, <ref>[https://indiapincodes.net/Andhra-pradesh/Anantapur/Ramachandra-nagar/ Ramachandra-nagar]</ref> 515002, 515003, 515004, 515005 <ref>[https://indiapincodes.net/Andhra-pradesh/Anantapur/Alamuru/ Alamuru]</ref> 515281,<ref>,,[https://indiapincodes.net/Andhra-pradesh/Anantapur/Aladahalli/ Aladahalli]</ref> 515731<ref>[https://indiapincodes.net/Andhra-pradesh/Anantapur/Akuledu/ Akuledu]</ref> and Complete Anantapur Pincode List<ref>[https://indiapincodes.net/Andhra-pradesh/Anantapur/ Anantapur Pin Code List]</ref>		\| postal_code = 515001,<ref>[https://indiapincodes.net/Andhra-pradesh/Anantapur/Ramachandra-nagar/ Ramachandra-nagar]</ref> 515002, 515003, 515004, 515005 <ref>[https://indiapincodes.net/Andhra-pradesh/Anantapur/Alamuru/ Alamuru]</ref> 515281,<ref>,,[https://indiapincodes.net/Andhra-pradesh/Anantapur/Aladahalli/ Aladahalli]</ref> 515731<ref>[https://indiapincodes.net/Andhra-pradesh/Anantapur/Akuledu/ Akuledu]</ref> and Complete Anantapur Pincode List<ref>[https://indiapincodes.net/Andhra-pradesh/Anantapur/ Anantapur Pin Code List]</ref>
	\| area_code_type = Telephone code		\| area_code_type = Telephone code
	\| area_code = 08554		\| area_code = 08554
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	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
	Anantapur is located at {{Coord\|14.68\|N\|77.6\|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Anantapur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Anantapuramu]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 3 September 2013.</ref> It has an average elevation of {{cvt\|335\|m}}. It is located at a distance of 484 km from [[Vijayawada]], 148 km from [[Kurnool]] and 210 km from [[Bengaluru]] which is the closest international airport.		Anantapur is located at {{Coord\|14.68\|N\|77.6\|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Anantapur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Anantapuramu]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 3 September 2013.</ref> It has an average elevation of {{cvt\|335\|m}}. It is located at a distance of 484 km from [[Vijayawada]], 148 km from [[Kurnool]] and 210 km from [[Bengaluru]] which is the closest international airport.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
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	=== Cuisine ===		=== Cuisine ===

	Millets such as, Jowar, [[Pearl millet\| Bajra]], Ragi are the food grains which are mostly used in food items. Peanuts are also popular and used in everyday food like chutney, Chikki and enjoyed as snack with boiled or spicy roasted peanuts.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Sarma\|first1=G. v Prasada\|title=Plan to encourage millet consumption \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/Plan-to-encourage-millet-consumption/article14429649.ece\|access-date=14 October 2016\|work=The Hindu \|date=18 June 2016\|language=en-IN\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804085126/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/Plan-to-encourage-millet-consumption/article14429649.ece\|archive-date=4 August 2020}}</ref>		Millets such as, Jowar, [[Pearl millet\|Bajra]], Ragi are the food grains which are mostly used in food items. Peanuts are also popular and used in everyday food like chutney, Chikki and enjoyed as snack with boiled or spicy roasted peanuts.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Sarma\|first1=G. v Prasada\|title=Plan to encourage millet consumption \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/Plan-to-encourage-millet-consumption/article14429649.ece\|access-date=14 October 2016\|work=The Hindu \|date=18 June 2016\|language=en-IN\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804085126/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/Plan-to-encourage-millet-consumption/article14429649.ece\|archive-date=4 August 2020}}</ref>

	== Climate ==		== Climate ==
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	Anantapur is an important education centre of the district which has many schools, colleges and universities. Prominent institutions and universities include, [[Sri Krishnadevaraya University]], [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur]], [[Central University of Andhra Pradesh]], [[Government Medical College, Anantapur~~\|Government Medical College, Anantapuramu~~]], [[SKU College of Engineering and Technology]], [[SSBN Degree College]] etc.		Anantapur is an important education centre of the district which has many schools, colleges and universities. Prominent institutions and universities include, [[Sri Krishnadevaraya University]], [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur]], [[Central University of Andhra Pradesh]], [[Government Medical College, Anantapur]]amu, [[SKU College of Engineering and Technology]], [[SSBN Degree College]] etc.

	== Sports ==		== Sports ==
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	And there are several important Temples which became good landmarks such as		And there are several important Temples which became good landmarks such as
	* ISKCON temple		* ISKCON temple
	* Sri Mounagiri Kshetram (~~39ft~~ height Monolithic Hanuman statue)		* Sri Mounagiri Kshetram (39 ft height Monolithic Hanuman statue)
	* Shivakoti temple		* Shivakoti temple
	* Harihara Temple		* Harihara Temple

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	== Sports ==		== Sports ==
	Anantapur has many sports facilities and hosted the [[Irani Cup]] in 1963–64 when Rest of India scored their lowest total of 83 against the then [[Ranji ~~trophy~~]] winners Bombay, played at the Sanjeeva Reddy stadium. Several Ranji trophy matches and other regional tournaments for [[basketball]], badminton, etc. have been hosted in Anantapur.		Anantapur has many sports facilities and hosted the [[Irani Cup]] in 1963–64 when Rest of India scored their lowest total of 83 against the then [[Ranji Trophy]] winners Bombay, played at the Sanjeeva Reddy stadium. Several Ranji trophy matches and other regional tournaments for basketball, badminton, etc. have been hosted in Anantapur.

	The Anantapur Sports Village (ASV), located alongside the [[National Highway 7 (India)\|National Highway 7]]. The Anantapur Cricket Ground sits within a {{convert\|40\|acre\|m2\|adj=on}} complex which is managed by the Rural Development Trust (RDT).<ref>[http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss3212/stories/20090321503102600.htm The pride of Anantapur] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023114421/http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss3212/stories/20090321503102600.htm \|date=23 October 2013 }}. sportstaronnet.com (21 March 2009). Retrieved on 3 September 2013.</ref> In October 2010, Rafael Nadal opened the Rafael Nadal Tennis School, which hosts district, state and national-level tournaments, as well as laying equal emphasis on the children's education and [[tennis]] training.		The Anantapur Sports Village (ASV), located alongside the [[National Highway 7 (India)\|National Highway 7]]. The Anantapur Cricket Ground sits within a {{convert\|40\|acre\|m2\|adj=on}} complex which is managed by the Rural Development Trust (RDT).<ref>[http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss3212/stories/20090321503102600.htm The pride of Anantapur] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023114421/http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss3212/stories/20090321503102600.htm \|date=23 October 2013 }}. sportstaronnet.com (21 March 2009). Retrieved on 3 September 2013.</ref> In October 2010, Rafael Nadal opened the Rafael Nadal Tennis School, which hosts district, state and national-level tournaments, as well as laying equal emphasis on the children's education and [[tennis]] training.

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	Anantapur is an important education centre of the district which has many schools, colleges and universities. Prominent institutions and universities include, [[Sri Krishnadevaraya University]], [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur]]~~, Sri Sathya Sai University~~, [[Central University of Andhra Pradesh]], [[Government Medical College, Anantapur\|Government Medical College, Anantapuramu]], ~~Arts~~ College~~, PVKK Institute~~ of Technology, etc.		Anantapur is an important education centre of the district which has many schools, colleges and universities. Prominent institutions and universities include, [[Sri Krishnadevaraya University]], [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur]], [[Central University of Andhra Pradesh]], [[Government Medical College, Anantapur\|Government Medical College, Anantapuramu]], [[SKU College of Engineering and Technology]], [[SSBN Degree College]] etc.

	== Sports ==		== Sports ==

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	Anantapur is an important education centre of the district which has many schools, colleges and universities. Prominent institutions and universities include, [[Sri Krishnadevaraya University]], ~~JNTU~~ Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai University, [[~~central~~ University of Andhra Pradesh]], [[Government Medical College, Anantapur\|Government Medical College, Anantapuramu]], Arts College, PVKK Institute of Technology, ~~Central university of Andhra Pradesh[CUAP]~~ etc.		Anantapur is an important education centre of the district which has many schools, colleges and universities. Prominent institutions and universities include, [[Sri Krishnadevaraya University]], [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur]], Sri Sathya Sai University, [[Central University of Andhra Pradesh]], [[Government Medical College, Anantapur\|Government Medical College, Anantapuramu]], Arts College, PVKK Institute of Technology, etc.

	== Sports ==		== Sports ==

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	Anantapur is an important education centre of the district which has many schools, colleges and universities. Prominent institutions and universities include, [[Sri Krishnadevaraya University]], JNTU Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai University, [[central University of Andhra Pradesh]], Government Medical College, Anantapuramu, Arts College, PVKK Institute of Technology, Central university of Andhra Pradesh[CUAP] etc.		Anantapur is an important education centre of the district which has many schools, colleges and universities. Prominent institutions and universities include, [[Sri Krishnadevaraya University]], JNTU Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai University, [[central University of Andhra Pradesh]], [[Government Medical College, Anantapur\|Government Medical College, Anantapuramu]], Arts College, PVKK Institute of Technology, Central university of Andhra Pradesh[CUAP] etc.

	== Sports ==		== Sports ==

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	{{About\|the city in Andhra Pradesh, India\|}}		{{About\|the city in Andhra Pradesh, India\|the district\|Anantapur district}}
	{{Use Indian English\|date=August 2016}}		{{Use Indian English\|date=August 2016}}
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	\| subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]]		\| subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
	\| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India\|District]]		\| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India\|District]]
	\| subdivision_name2 = [[~~Anantapuramu~~ district\|Anantapuramu]]		\| subdivision_name2 = [[Anantapur district\|Anantapuramu]]
	\| established_title = <!-- Established -->		\| established_title = <!-- Established -->
	\| established_date =		\| established_date =
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	\| government_type =		\| government_type =
	\| governing_body = [[Anantapur Municipal Corporation]], [[Anantapur–Hindupur Urban Development Authority]]		\| governing_body = Anantapur Municipal Corporation, Anantapur–Hindupur Urban Development Authority
	\| unit_pref = Metric		\| unit_pref = Metric
	\| area_footnotes = <ref name="civicbody">{{cite web\|title=Municipalities, Municipal Corporations and UDAs\|url=http://dtcp.ap.gov.in/dtcpweb/ulbs/List%20of%20ULBs-27-2-2019.pdf\|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning\|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh\|access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="stats">{{cite web \|title=Statistical Abstract of Andhra Pradesh, 2015 \|url=https://desap.cgg.gov.in/jsp/website/gallery/Statistical%20Abstract%202015.pdf \|website=Directorate of Economics & Statistics \|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh \|access-date=27 April 2019 \|pages=46 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714020914/https://desap.cgg.gov.in/jsp/website/gallery/Statistical%20Abstract%202015.pdf \|archive-date=14 July 2019 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		\| area_footnotes = <ref name="civicbody">{{cite web\|title=Municipalities, Municipal Corporations and UDAs\|url=http://dtcp.ap.gov.in/dtcpweb/ulbs/List%20of%20ULBs-27-2-2019.pdf\|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning\|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh\|access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="stats">{{cite web \|title=Statistical Abstract of Andhra Pradesh, 2015 \|url=https://desap.cgg.gov.in/jsp/website/gallery/Statistical%20Abstract%202015.pdf \|website=Directorate of Economics & Statistics \|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh \|access-date=27 April 2019 \|pages=46 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714020914/https://desap.cgg.gov.in/jsp/website/gallery/Statistical%20Abstract%202015.pdf \|archive-date=14 July 2019 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
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	== Climate ==		== Climate ==
	Anantapur has a [[semi-arid]] climate, with hot and dry conditions for most of the year. Summer start in late February and peak in May with average high temperatures around the {{convert\|37\|C\|F\|abbr=on}} range. Anantapur gets pre-[[monsoon]] showers starting as early as March, mainly through north-easterly winds blowing in from [[Kerala]]. Monsoon arrives in September and lasts until early November with about {{convert\|250\|mm\|in\|abbr=on}} of precipitation. A dry and mild winter starts in late November and lasts until early February; with little humidity and average temperatures in the {{convert\|22\|-\|23\|C\|F}} range. Total annual rainfall is about {{convert\|22\|in\|mm\|abbr=on}}.		Anantapur has a semi-arid climate, with hot and dry conditions for most of the year. Summer start in late February and peak in May with average high temperatures around the {{convert\|37\|C\|F\|abbr=on}} range. Anantapur gets pre-[[monsoon]] showers starting as early as March, mainly through north-easterly winds blowing in from [[Kerala]]. Monsoon arrives in September and lasts until early November with about {{convert\|250\|mm\|in\|abbr=on}} of precipitation. A dry and mild winter starts in late November and lasts until early February; with little humidity and average temperatures in the {{convert\|22\|-\|23\|C\|F}} range. Total annual rainfall is about {{convert\|22\|in\|mm\|abbr=on}}.

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	Anantapur is an important education centre of the [[district]] which has many schools, colleges and universities. Prominent institutions and universities include, [[Sri Krishnadevaraya University]], [[JNTU Anantapur]], [[Sri Sathya Sai University]], [[central University of Andhra Pradesh]], [[Government Medical College, Anantapuramu~~\|Government Medical College]]~~, [[Arts College]], PVKK Institute of Technology, Central university of Andhra Pradesh[CUAP] etc.		Anantapur is an important education centre of the district which has many schools, colleges and universities. Prominent institutions and universities include, [[Sri Krishnadevaraya University]], JNTU Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai University, [[central University of Andhra Pradesh]], Government Medical College, Anantapuramu, Arts College, PVKK Institute of Technology, Central university of Andhra Pradesh[CUAP] etc.

	== Sports ==		== Sports ==
	Anantapur has many sports facilities and hosted the [[Irani Cup]] in 1963–64 when Rest of India scored their lowest total of 83 against the then [[Ranji trophy]] winners Bombay, played at the Sanjeeva Reddy stadium. Several Ranji trophy matches and other regional tournaments for [[basketball]], badminton, etc. have been hosted in Anantapur.		Anantapur has many sports facilities and hosted the [[Irani Cup]] in 1963–64 when Rest of India scored their lowest total of 83 against the then [[Ranji trophy]] winners Bombay, played at the Sanjeeva Reddy stadium. Several Ranji trophy matches and other regional tournaments for [[basketball]], badminton, etc. have been hosted in Anantapur.

	The Anantapur Sports Village (ASV), located alongside the [[National Highway 7 (India)\|National Highway 7]]. The Anantapur Cricket Ground sits within a {{convert\|40\|acre\|m2\|adj=on}} complex which is managed by the Rural Development Trust (RDT).<ref>[http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss3212/stories/20090321503102600.htm The pride of Anantapur] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023114421/http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss3212/stories/20090321503102600.htm \|date=23 October 2013 }}. sportstaronnet.com (21 March 2009). Retrieved on 3 September 2013.</ref> In October 2010, [[Rafael Nadal]] opened the Rafael Nadal Tennis School, which hosts district, state and national-level tournaments, as well as laying equal emphasis on the children's education and [[tennis]] training.		The Anantapur Sports Village (ASV), located alongside the [[National Highway 7 (India)\|National Highway 7]]. The Anantapur Cricket Ground sits within a {{convert\|40\|acre\|m2\|adj=on}} complex which is managed by the Rural Development Trust (RDT).<ref>[http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss3212/stories/20090321503102600.htm The pride of Anantapur] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023114421/http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss3212/stories/20090321503102600.htm \|date=23 October 2013 }}. sportstaronnet.com (21 March 2009). Retrieved on 3 September 2013.</ref> In October 2010, Rafael Nadal opened the Rafael Nadal Tennis School, which hosts district, state and national-level tournaments, as well as laying equal emphasis on the children's education and [[tennis]] training.
	There are several Indoor Stadiums for Basketball and Badminton under local bodies which conducts District, State and National Competitions. There are many coaching class for taekwondo and Karate. There are also coaching centres for swimming which conduct district competitions.<ref>[http://www.atpworldtour.com/news/tennis/2011/charity/rafa-nadal-foundation.aspx Rafa Nadal Foundation – Tennis]. ATP World Tour. Retrieved on 3 September 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/photos/sports/welcome-to-the-nadal-tennis-school-8416/slide/1 Welcome to the 'Nadal Tennis School']. NDTV.com Photo Gallery. Retrieved on 3 September 2013.</ref>		There are several Indoor Stadiums for Basketball and Badminton under local bodies which conducts District, State and National Competitions. There are many coaching class for taekwondo and Karate. There are also coaching centres for swimming which conduct district competitions.<ref>[http://www.atpworldtour.com/news/tennis/2011/charity/rafa-nadal-foundation.aspx Rafa Nadal Foundation – Tennis]. ATP World Tour. Retrieved on 3 September 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/photos/sports/welcome-to-the-nadal-tennis-school-8416/slide/1 Welcome to the 'Nadal Tennis School']. NDTV.com Photo Gallery. Retrieved on 3 September 2013.</ref>

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	* [[List of cities in Andhra Pradesh by population\|List of Urban Agglomerations in Andhra Pradesh]]		* [[List of cities in Andhra Pradesh by population\|List of Urban Agglomerations in Andhra Pradesh]]
	* [[List of municipal corporations in India#Andhra Pradesh\|List of municipal corporations in Andhra Pradesh]]		* [[List of municipal corporations in India#Andhra Pradesh\|List of municipal corporations in Andhra Pradesh]]
	* [~~[List~~ of tourist ~~attractions~~ in Anantapur district]]		* [https://ananthapuramu.ap.gov.in/places-of-interest/ Places of tourist interest in Anantapur district]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	== Transport ==		== Transport ==
	[[File:Sapatgiri Circle.jpg\|thumbnail\|Saptagiri Circle]]		[[File:Sapatgiri Circle.jpg\|thumbnail\|Saptagiri Circle]]
	Anantapur is well connected to the nearby major cities with [[National Highway 44 (India)\|National Highway 44]] and [[National Highway 205 (India)\|National Highway 205]] of [[National Highway (India)\|National Highway network of India]]. The NH–44 connects it to Bangalore, which is towards south and Hyderabad, towards north, and [[NH 205]] connects it to [[Chennai]] via [[Renigunta]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.nhai.org/Doc/project-offer/Highways.pdf\|title=NH wise Details of NH in respect of Stretches entrusted to NHAI\|access-date=4 July 2008\|publisher=[[National Highways Authority of India]] (NHAI)\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090225142615/http://www.nhai.org/Doc/project-offer/Highways.pdf\|archive-date=25 February 2009\|url-status=dead\|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Anantapur bus station.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bus Stations in Districts \|url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx \|website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation \|access-date=9 March 2016 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx \|archive-date=22 March 2016 }}</ref> The city has a total road length of 298.12 km.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://centralapp.cdma.ap.gov.in:8080/CDMAAPTaxesInfo/RoadDetails.jsp\|title=DETAILS OF ROADS IN EACH ULB OF ANDHRA PRADESH\|access-date=4 October 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801101300/http://centralapp.cdma.ap.gov.in:8080/CDMAAPTaxesInfo/RoadDetails.jsp\|archive-date=1 August 2016\|url-status=dead\|df=dmy-all}}</ref>		Anantapur is well connected to the nearby major cities with [[National Highway 44 (India)\|National Highway 44]] and [[National Highway 205 (India)\|National Highway 205]] of [[National Highway (India)\|National Highway network of India]]. The NH–44 connects it to Bangalore, which is towards south and Hyderabad, towards north, and NH 205 connects it to [[Chennai]] via [[Renigunta]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.nhai.org/Doc/project-offer/Highways.pdf\|title=NH wise Details of NH in respect of Stretches entrusted to NHAI\|access-date=4 July 2008\|publisher=[[National Highways Authority of India]] (NHAI)\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090225142615/http://www.nhai.org/Doc/project-offer/Highways.pdf\|archive-date=25 February 2009\|url-status=dead\|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Anantapur bus station.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bus Stations in Districts \|url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx \|website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation \|access-date=9 March 2016 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx \|archive-date=22 March 2016 }}</ref> The city has a total road length of 298.12 km.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://centralapp.cdma.ap.gov.in:8080/CDMAAPTaxesInfo/RoadDetails.jsp\|title=DETAILS OF ROADS IN EACH ULB OF ANDHRA PRADESH\|access-date=4 October 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801101300/http://centralapp.cdma.ap.gov.in:8080/CDMAAPTaxesInfo/RoadDetails.jsp\|archive-date=1 August 2016\|url-status=dead\|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

	{{rws\|~~Anantapuram~~}} provides rail connectivity for the city and is classified as an ''A–category'' station in [[Guntakal railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]].		{{rws\|Anantapur}} provides rail connectivity for the city and is classified as an ''A–category'' station in [[Guntakal railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]].
	The nearest International airport is [[Kempegowda International Airport]], Bengaluru which is 190 kilometers away.		The nearest International airport is [[Kempegowda International Airport]], Bengaluru which is 190 kilometers away.

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Culture

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	== Culture ==		== Culture ==
	There are a few notable people from the town with their contributions to various fields such as [[politics]], [[film industry]] and other areas. [[Neelam Sanjiva Reddy]] was the former [[President of India]] and the first [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]], and [[Paidi Lakshmayya]] was the first [[member of Parliament]] from [[Anantapur (Lok Sabha constituency)\|Anantapur's Lok Sabha Constituency]]. [[Kallur Subba Rao]] was an Indian freedom activist and was the first speaker of Andhra Assembly, as well as [[Kadiri Venkata Reddy]], who was an Indian film director, writer and also a producer. [[Sathya Sai Baba]], was a [[Hindu]] [[spiritual leader]]; [[Bellary Raghava]] was an Indian playwright, thespian and film actor.		There are a few notable people from the town with their contributions to various fields such as [[politics]], film industry and other areas. [[Neelam Sanjiva Reddy]] was the former [[President of India]] and the first [[List of chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh\|Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]], and [[Paidi Lakshmayya]] was the first [[member of Parliament]] from [[Anantapur (Lok Sabha constituency)\|Anantapur's Lok Sabha Constituency]]. [[Kallur Subba Rao]] was an Indian freedom activist and was the first speaker of Andhra Assembly, as well as [[Kadiri Venkata Reddy]], who was an Indian film director, writer and also a producer. [[Sathya Sai Baba]], was a [[Hindu]] spiritual leader; [[Bellary Raghava]] was an Indian playwright, thespian and film actor.

	=== Cuisine ===		=== Cuisine ===

	[[Millets]] such as, [[Jowar]], [[Pearl millet\| Bajra]], ~~[[Finger Millet\|~~ Ragi]] are the food grains which are mostly used in food items. Peanuts are also popular and used in everyday food like chutney, Chikki and enjoyed as snack with boiled or spicy roasted peanuts.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Sarma\|first1=G. v Prasada\|title=Plan to encourage millet consumption \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/Plan-to-encourage-millet-consumption/article14429649.ece\|access-date=14 October 2016\|work=The Hindu \|date=18 June 2016\|language=en-IN\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804085126/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/Plan-to-encourage-millet-consumption/article14429649.ece\|archive-date=4 August 2020}}</ref>		Millets such as, Jowar, [[Pearl millet\| Bajra]], Ragi are the food grains which are mostly used in food items. Peanuts are also popular and used in everyday food like chutney, Chikki and enjoyed as snack with boiled or spicy roasted peanuts.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Sarma\|first1=G. v Prasada\|title=Plan to encourage millet consumption \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/Plan-to-encourage-millet-consumption/article14429649.ece\|access-date=14 October 2016\|work=The Hindu \|date=18 June 2016\|language=en-IN\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804085126/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/Plan-to-encourage-millet-consumption/article14429649.ece\|archive-date=4 August 2020}}</ref>

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	'''Anantapur''', officially '''Anantapuramu''',<ref>{{cite web\|title=About Anantapuramu Municipal Corporation {{!}} Anantapuramu Municipal Corporation\|url=http://anantapur.cdma.ap.gov.in/\|website=anantapur.cdma.ap.gov.in\|access-date=10 June 2017\|language=en\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603191051/http://anantapur.cdma.ap.gov.in/\|archive-date=3 June 2017\|url-status=dead}}</ref> is a city in [[Anantapur district]] of the [[~~Indian state~~]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the mandal headquarters of Anantapuru [[Tehsil\|mandal]] and also the divisional headquarters of [[~~Anantapur~~ revenue division]].<ref name=map>{{cite web \|title= anantapuramu District Mandals\|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf \|publisher=Census of India\|access-date=19 January 2015\|pages=395, 435}}</ref> The city is located on [[National Highway 44 (India)\|National Highway]]. It was also the headquarters of the ''Datta Mandalam'' ([[Rayalaseema]] districts of Andhra Pradesh and [[Bellary]] district of [[Karnataka]]) in 1799. It was also a position of strategic importance for the [[British Indian Army]] during the [[Second World War]].		'''Anantapur''', officially '''Anantapuramu''',<ref>{{cite web\|title=About Anantapuramu Municipal Corporation {{!}} Anantapuramu Municipal Corporation\|url=http://anantapur.cdma.ap.gov.in/\|website=anantapur.cdma.ap.gov.in\|access-date=10 June 2017\|language=en\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603191051/http://anantapur.cdma.ap.gov.in/\|archive-date=3 June 2017\|url-status=dead}}</ref> is a city in [[Anantapur district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the mandal headquarters of Anantapuru [[Tehsil\|mandal]] and also the divisional headquarters of [[Anantapuramu revenue division]].<ref name=map>{{cite web \|title= anantapuramu District Mandals\|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf \|publisher=Census of India\|access-date=19 January 2015\|pages=395, 435}}</ref> The city is located on [[National Highway 44 (India)\|National Highway]]. It was also the headquarters of the ''Datta Mandalam'' ([[Rayalaseema]] districts of Andhra Pradesh and [[Bellary]] district of [[Karnataka]]) in 1799. It was also a position of strategic importance for the [[British Indian Army]] during the [[Second World War]].

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	[[Anantapuramu Municipal Corporation\|Anantapuru Municipal Corporation]] is the civic body of [[~~Anantapuramu~~ district~~\|Anantapuru~~]].		[[Anantapuramu Municipal Corporation\|Anantapuru Municipal Corporation]] is the civic body of [[Anantapur district]].

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 Anantapur is located at {{Coord|14.68|N|77.6|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Anantapur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Anantapuramu]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 3 September 2013.</ref> It has an average elevation of {{cvt|335|m}}. It is located at a distance of 484&nbsp;km from [[Vijayawada]], 148 km from [[Kurnool]] and 210 km from [[Bengaluru]] which is the closest international airport.
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 Anantapur has a [[semi-arid]] climate, with hot and dry conditions for most of the year. Summer start in late February and peak in May with average high temperatures around the {{convert|37|C|F|abbr=on}} range. Anantapur gets pre-[[monsoon]] showers starting as early as March, mainly through north-easterly winds blowing in from [[Kerala]]. Monsoon arrives in September and lasts until early November with about {{convert|250|mm|in|abbr=on}} of precipitation. A dry and mild winter starts in late November and lasts until early February; with little humidity and average temperatures in the {{convert|22|-|23|C|F}} range. Total annual rainfall is about {{convert|22|in|mm|abbr=on}}.
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