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'''Simharajapuram''' (also known locally as '''Kosarapalli''') is a village situated in the [[Palasamudram]] Mandal of Chittoor district in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is part of the [[Rayalaseema]] region and lies near the border with Tamil Nadu.<mapframe latitude="13.19599" longitude="79.43063" zoom="14" width="504" height="295" text="simharajapuram" align="right" /><br />
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== Geography == <br />
The village is located approximately 40 kilometers east of [[Chittoor]], the district headquarters, and about 5 kilometers from Palasamudram, the mandal headquarters. Simharajapuram spans an area of 190 hectares and is surrounded by agricultural lands. A pond (''cheruvu'') is situated to the southeast of the village. Nearby rivers include the Pedda Vanka and [[Arani River]]. The village is accessible via National Highways NH716 and NH69.<br />
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=== Demographics ===<br />
As per the [[2011 census of India|2011 Census of India]], Simharajapuram has a population of 982 individuals residing in 233 households. The gender distribution is fairly balanced, with 497 males and 485 females, resulting in a [[Human sex ratio|sex ratio]] of approximately 975 females per 1000 males. The overall literacy rate stands at 58.86%, with male literacy at 65.39% and female literacy at 52.16%.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Simharajupuram Village Population - Palasamudram - Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/597099-simharajupuram-andhra-pradesh.html |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref><br />
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The village has a significant Scheduled Caste (SC) population, comprising 301 individuals, which is about 30.65% of the total population. There is no recorded Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in the village.<br />
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=== Administration ===<br />
Simharajapuram functions as a [[Gram panchayat|Gram Panchayat]] within the Palasamudram Mandal. The village falls under the Palasamudram Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The PIN code for Simharajapuram is 517599, and the postal services are managed through the Vengalrajukuppam post office.<ref>{{Cite web |last=english |title=Simharajapuram Pin Code - 517599, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search chittoor Post Office Address |url=https://news.abplive.com/pincode/andhra-pradesh/chittoor/simharajapuram-pincode-517599.html |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Simharajapuram BO Pin Code: Find Pin Code of Simharajapuram BO locality of Andhra Pradesh - NDTV.com |url=https://www.ndtv.com/tools/pincodes/andhra-pradesh/chittoor/simharajapuram-bo |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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=== Education ===<br />
Educational facilities in Simharajapuram include:<br />
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* '''MPUPS Simharajapuram:''' A government primary and upper primary school.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MPUPS SIMHARAJA PURAM - Simharajupuram District Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) |url=https://schools.org.in/chittoor/28234800502/mpups-simharaja-puram.html#google_vignette |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=schools.org.in}}</ref><br />
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For higher education, students typically travel to nearby towns:<br />
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* '''Government Junior College, Palasamudram:''' Located approximately 6 km away.<br />
* Colleges and vocational training institutes in Chittoor and Tirupati, situated more than 40 km from the village.<br />
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=== Culture and Landmarks ===<br />
Simharajapuram is home to a historic ''Ellaiamman'' temple which has 200 years history.{{fact|date=August 2025}}<br />
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=== Nearby Places ===<br />
Neighboring villages include Krishnajammapuram, Srikaverirajupuram, Vengalrajukuppam, Vanadurgapuram, and Padmapuram. The nearest towns and cities are Sholingur, Nagari, Tiruttani, and Puttur. Simharajapuram is located near the border of Chittoor district and Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu.<references group="https://news.abplive.com/pincode/andhra-pradesh/chittoor/simharajapuram-pincode-517599.html" /><br />
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== References ==<br />
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