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'''Sri City''' or '''Satyavedu Reserve Infracity Pvt. Ltd.'''<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.apiic.in/sezs-in-andhrapradesh.html | title=SEZs in AndhraPradesh &#124; Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation | access-date=11 February 2019 | archive-date=18 April 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418141427/https://www.apiic.in/sezs-in-andhrapradesh.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> is an integrated business city (township) and [[special economic zone]] located in [[Tirupati district]] in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], India.
'''Sri City''' (officially '''Satyavedu Reserve Infracity Pvt. Ltd.''')<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.apiic.in/sezs-in-andhrapradesh.html | title=SEZs in AndhraPradesh &#124; Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation | access-date=11 February 2019 | archive-date=18 April 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418141427/https://www.apiic.in/sezs-in-andhrapradesh.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> is a large-scale integrated business city and [[Special economic zone|Special Economic Zone]] (SEZ) situated in the [[Tirupati district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], India.  


Inaugurated on August 8, 2008 by then-[[Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]] Dr [[YS Rajasekhara Reddy]], Sri City forms part of Satyavedu and Varadaiahpalem mandals of Tirupati district. It is located along the NH16<ref name="NH16">[http://hindu.com/2008/08/31/stories/2008083151530300.htm] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914120723/http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/31/stories/2008083151530300.htm|date=14 September 2008}} Tirupati MP also pointed out that Sri City was in close proximity to NH16 & 2 International Airports – Chennai and Tirupati.</ref> of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is spread over 7500 acres, and includes a multiproduct Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a Domestic Tariff Zone (DTZ), a Free Trade & Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) and an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster.
Spanning over 7,500 acres, Sri City is strategically located along [[National Highway 16 (India)|National Highway 16]] (NH16), a major economic corridor in India.<ref name="NH16">[http://hindu.com/2008/08/31/stories/2008083151530300.htm] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914120723/http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/31/stories/2008083151530300.htm|date=14 September 2008}} Tirupati MP also pointed out that Sri City was in close proximity to NH16 & 2 International Airports – Chennai and Tirupati.</ref> The township's infrastructure is designed to support a diverse range of industries, incorporating a multi-product Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a Domestic Tariff Zone (DTZ), a Free Trade and Warehousing Zone (FTWZ), and an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster. This unique combination of zones allows Sri City to cater to both export-oriented and domestic industries, attracting a wide spectrum of companies from various sectors, including manufacturing, engineering, and information technology. It is administratively part of the Satyavedu and Varadaiahpalem mandals within the Tirupati district.
 
== History ==
It was founded by Ravindra Sannareddy and [[Srini Raju]], who are currently the Managing Director and Chairman, respectively, and are members of its Board of Governors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri City Leadership Team |url=https://sricity.in/en/leadership-team/ |website=Sri City |access-date=2025-12-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=V. Pradeep |date=2022-05-23 |title=Tirupati: Ravindra Sannareddy, driving force behind the Sri City |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/tirupathi/tirupati-ravindra-sannareddy,driving-force-behind-the-sri-city-744256 |access-date=2025-03-23 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-04-27 |title=Sri City committed to preserving culture, promoting local talent: Ravindra Sannareddy |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/sri-city-committed-to-preserving-culture-promoting-local-talent-ravindra-sannareddy/article68114710.ece |access-date=2025-03-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Sri City was inaugurated on August 8, 2008, by the then-[[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]], [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy|Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2025}}


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
It is situated between north latitudes of 13°29’50" & 13°34’40" and east longitudes of 79°57’30" & 80°02’50",<ref>[http://maps.google.co.in/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sri+City,+Andhra+Pradesh&sll=13.614623,80.029907&sspn=0.264938,0.438766&ie=UTF8&hq=Sri+City,&hnear=Andhra+Pradesh&ll=13.563899,80.053253&spn=0.281682,0.438766&t=h&z=11] Sri City, Andhra Pradesh-Source-Google Maps</ref> at an average elevation of about 20 meters above MSL (66&nbsp;ft) in [[Tirupati district]] of Andhra Pradesh. It is alongside [[National Highway 5 (India)|NH 5]] which forms part of the [[Golden Quadrilateral]].<ref name="Sricity">{{cite web |url=http://www.sharicons.com/index.php?q=sriharikota.html |title=Places to visit near sriharikota (Shar) &#124; About Sriharikota &#124; shar Icons |access-date=2011-10-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330202635/http://www.sharicons.com/index.php?q=sriharikota.html |archive-date=2012-03-30 }} Places to visit near Sriharikota (SHAR) | About Sriharikota-Source-Website on Sriharikota Range (SHAR)</ref> A creek (Karipeti Kalava) flows through Sri City passing through a number of lakes on the way to joining [[Pulicat Lake]] north of [[Tada, Nellore district|Tada]]. There is a state forest on the western boundary. The [[Telugu Ganga project]] carrying [[Krishna River]] water to Chennai passes along the western boundary of Sri City.
It is situated between north latitudes of 13°29’50" & 13°34’40" and east longitudes of 79°57’30" & 80°02’50",<ref>[http://maps.google.co.in/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sri+City,+Andhra+Pradesh&sll=13.614623,80.029907&sspn=0.264938,0.438766&ie=UTF8&hq=Sri+City,&hnear=Andhra+Pradesh&ll=13.563899,80.053253&spn=0.281682,0.438766&t=h&z=11] Sri City, Andhra Pradesh-Source-Google Maps</ref> at an average elevation of about 20 meters above MSL (66&nbsp; ft) in [[Tirupati district]] of Andhra Pradesh. It is alongside [[National Highway 16 (India)|NH 5]] which forms part of the [[Golden Quadrilateral]].<ref name="Sricity">{{cite web |url=http://www.sharicons.com/index.php?q=sriharikota.html |title=Places to visit near Sriharikota (Shar) &#124; About Sriharikota &#124; shar Icons |access-date=2011-10-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330202635/http://www.sharicons.com/index.php?q=sriharikota.html |archive-date=2012-03-30 }} Places to visit near Sriharikota (SHAR) | About Sriharikota-Source-Website on Sriharikota Range (SHAR)</ref> A creek (Karipeti Kalava) flows through Sri City passing through a number of lakes on the way to joining [[Pulicat Lake]] north of [[Tada, Nellore district|Tada]]. There is a state forest on the western boundary. The [[Telugu Ganga project]] carrying [[Krishna River]] water to Chennai passes along the western boundary of Sri City.


== Languages ==
== Languages ==
[[Telugu language|Telugu]] is the official and spoken language. People can also understand [[Tamil language|Tamil]] due to the land proximity to the border with [[Tamilnadu]] state.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/hist-cult/languages.html%20 |title=APonline - History and Culture-Languages |access-date=5 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101009234908/http://www.aponline.gov.in/Quick%20links/HIST-CULT/languages.html |archive-date=9 October 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Most of the educated populace speak [[English language|English]] and are bi-lingual.<ref>[http://www.livemint.com/Industry/lfNbBwsomcfrEs5fjsD0qK/Is-Chennai-losing-out-to-SriCity.html] People from different states like Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha work in Sri City</ref>
[[Telugu language|Telugu]] is the official and most-spoken language besides [[Tamil language|Tamil]]. The educated people also speak [[English language|English]] and are multi-lingual.<ref>[http://www.livemint.com/Industry/lfNbBwsomcfrEs5fjsD0qK/Is-Chennai-losing-out-to-SriCity.html] People from different states like Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha work in Sri City</ref>


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
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* [[Institute for Financial Management and Research|Institute of Financial Management and Research]] – IFMR (India)
* [[Institute for Financial Management and Research|Institute of Financial Management and Research]] – IFMR (India)
* [[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City]]
* [[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City]]
* Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association, Sricity - IRMRA
* [[Chinmaya Vidyalayas|Chinmaya Vidyalaya School]] (India)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sricity.in/customer.html|title=SEZ India - Customers, Clients, Special Economic Zone, VRV, Venture, Busanaremaja Agracipta, EURA, BFG, Free Trade Zone, Industrial Park, SEZ|website=www.sricity.in|access-date=2016-04-25|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509183500/http://www.sricity.in/customer.html|archive-date=2015-05-09}}</ref>
* [[Chinmaya Vidyalayas|Chinmaya Vidyalaya School]] (India)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sricity.in/customer.html|title=SEZ India - Customers, Clients, Special Economic Zone, VRV, Venture, Busanaremaja Agracipta, EURA, BFG, Free Trade Zone, Industrial Park, SEZ|website=www.sricity.in|access-date=2016-04-25|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509183500/http://www.sricity.in/customer.html|archive-date=2015-05-09}}</ref>


==Special Economic Zone==
==Special Economic Zone==
[[File:Sricity Business Centre.jpg|thumb|right|350px|SriCity Business Centre]]
The integrated township includes various zones: [[Industry (manufacturing)|Industrial]], [[Residential]], [[Educational]], [[Commercial district|Commercial]] and [[Recreational]].
The integrated township includes various zones: [[Industry (manufacturing)|Industrial]], [[Residential]], [[Educational]], [[Commercial district|Commercial]] and [[Recreational]].


The Industrial Zone includes a [[Special Economic Zone]] (SEZ) for Export Oriented Industry and Domestic Tariff Zone (DTZ) for Domestic Industry. It is a business destination for [[Earth|global]] companies to establish [[Manufacturing]], [[service (economics)|Services]] and [[Trade|Trading]] operations in India.<ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Multiproduct-SEZ-at-Nellore/346577/] Multi-product SEZ at Nellore-Source-Financial Express</ref>
The Industrial Zone includes a [[Special Economic Zone]] (SEZ) for Export Oriented Industry and Domestic Tariff Zone (DTZ) for Domestic Industry. It is a business destination for [[Earth|global]] companies to establish [[Manufacturing]], [[service (economics)|Services]] and [[Trade|Trading]] operations in India.<ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Multiproduct-SEZ-at-Nellore/346577/] Multi-product SEZ at Nellore-Source-Financial Express</ref>


The [[Special Economic Zone|SEZ]] is administered by [[Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC)]]<ref>[http://www.apiic.in/portal/APIICPortal/Opportunities/SEZ+Developed+by+APIIC/DashboardLeftInstWindow?action=2&dashboard_choice=opportunities] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512212607/http://apiic.in/portal/APIICPortal/Opportunities/SEZ+Developed+by+APIIC/DashboardLeftInstWindow?action=2&dashboard_choice=opportunities|date=12 May 2012}} SEZs Assisted by APIIC-Source-[[Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation]]</ref> & Industrial Area Local Authority ([[Industrial Area Local Authority|IALA]]). The Government appointed officer controls the planning and building approval processes. A [[Commissioner]] appointed by the [[Government of India]], [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Ministry of Commerce]], administers the (SEZ) area.
The [[Special Economic Zone|SEZ]] is administered by [[Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC)]]<ref>[http://www.apiic.in/portal/APIICPortal/Opportunities/SEZ+Developed+by+APIIC/DashboardLeftInstWindow?action=2&dashboard_choice=opportunities] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512212607/http://apiic.in/portal/APIICPortal/Opportunities/SEZ+Developed+by+APIIC/DashboardLeftInstWindow?action=2&dashboard_choice=opportunities|date=12 May 2012}} SEZs Assisted by APIIC-Source-[[Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation]]</ref> & Industrial Area Local Authority (IALA). The Government appointed officer controls the planning and building approval processes. A [[Commissioner]] appointed by the [[Government of India]], [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Ministry of Commerce]], administers the (SEZ) area.


The [[Special Economic Zone|SEZ]] was designed by Jurong Consultants, [[Singapore]],<ref>[http://www.siteselection.com/features/2010/sep/Sri-City/] Sri City Master-planned by Jurong Consultants, Singapore – Source – Site Selection Magazine Online</ref> taking into account future dimensions of expansion.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/10/04/stories/2009100450560200.htm] Sri City SEZ eyes Rs 20,000-cr turnover-Source-The Hindu Business Line</ref>
The [[Special Economic Zone|SEZ]] was designed by Jurong Consultants, [[Singapore]],<ref>[http://www.siteselection.com/features/2010/sep/Sri-City/] Sri City Master-planned by Jurong Consultants, Singapore – Source – Site Selection Magazine Online</ref> taking into account future dimensions of expansion.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/10/04/stories/2009100450560200.htm] Sri City SEZ eyes Rs 20,000-cr turnover-Source-The Hindu Business Line</ref>


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
[[File:Sri City Wikipedia.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sri City Map with distances]]
[[File:Sri City Bharatpedia.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sri City Map with distances]]


Sricity is located in close proximity to [[Asian Highway 45]]. The [[Tirupati Airport]] is the nearest airport (82&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite news|title=Set up Nano car project in Sathyavedu SEZ|url=http://hindu.com/2008/08/31/stories/2008083151530300.htm|access-date=24 January 2016|work=The Hindu|date=31 August 2008|language=en-IN|archive-date=14 September 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914120723/http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/31/stories/2008083151530300.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Tada, Nellore district|Tada]] and [[Arambakkam]] railway stations are nearest railway stations to Sricity.<ref>{{cite web|title=TADA/Tada (3 PFs) Railway Station Map/Atlas – India Rail Info|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/6646?|website=India Rail Info|access-date=24 January 2016}}</ref><ref>Train Arrival Timings Sullurupeta/SPE-Source-indiarailinfo.com</ref> [[Chennai Port]] and [[Ennore Port]]s are the nearest port to the town.<ref name="ports">Special Economic Zones in India: Recent Developments and Future Prospects, Sri City distance from Chennai, Ennore and Krishnapattnam Ports, refer Page 8-Source-Indian Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore [http://www.abrazpe.org.br/SEZS%20IN%20INDIA%20-%20RECENT%20DEVELOPMENTS.pdf] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101011025828/http://www.abrazpe.org.br/SEZS%20IN%20INDIA%20-%20RECENT%20DEVELOPMENTS.pdf|date=11 October 2010}}</ref> While, [[Krishnapatnam Port]] is located {{convert|100|km|mi|abbr=on}} to the north of Sri City.<ref name="ports" />
Sricity is located in close proximity to [[Asian Highway 45]]. The [[Tirupati Airport]] is the nearest airport (82&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite news|title=Set up Nano car project in Sathyavedu SEZ|url=http://hindu.com/2008/08/31/stories/2008083151530300.htm|access-date=24 January 2016|work=The Hindu|date=31 August 2008|language=en-IN|archive-date=14 September 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914120723/http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/31/stories/2008083151530300.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Tada, Nellore district|Tada]] and [[Arambakkam]] railway stations are nearest railway stations to Sricity.<ref>{{cite web|title=TADA/Tada (3 PFs) Railway Station Map/Atlas – India Rail Info|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/6646?|website=India Rail Info|access-date=24 January 2016}}</ref><ref>Train Arrival Timings Sullurupeta/SPE-Source-indiarailinfo.com</ref> [[Chennai Port]] and [[Ennore Port]]s are the nearest port to the town.<ref name="ports">Special Economic Zones in India: Recent Developments and Future Prospects, Sri City distance from Chennai, Ennore and Krishnapattnam Ports, refer Page 8-Source-Indian Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore [http://www.abrazpe.org.br/SEZS%20IN%20INDIA%20-%20RECENT%20DEVELOPMENTS.pdf] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101011025828/http://www.abrazpe.org.br/SEZS%20IN%20INDIA%20-%20RECENT%20DEVELOPMENTS.pdf|date=11 October 2010}}</ref> While, [[Krishnapatnam Port]] is located {{convert|100|km|mi|abbr=on}} to the north of Sri City.<ref name="ports" />
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]]
* [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]]
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [https://sricity.org/ City Website for more information about Civic Services & Administrative Offices, Accommodation, Recreation etc]
* [https://sricity.org/ City Website for more information about Civic Services & Administrative Offices, Accommodation, Recreation etc]


== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Tirupati district}}
{{Tirupati district}}


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Sri City
Sri City office and flags
Sri City office and flags
Sri City is located in Andhra Pradesh
Sri City
Sri City
Location within Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 13°33′28″N 80°01′46″E / 13.557673°N 80.029489°E / 13.557673; 80.029489
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictTirupati district
Area
[1][2]
 • Total69.88697 km2 (26.98351 sq mi)
 • Rank24
 • Rank414
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
 • OtherTamil
English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
WebsiteSriCity

Sri City (officially Satyavedu Reserve Infracity Pvt. Ltd.)[3] is a large-scale integrated business city and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) situated in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Spanning over 7,500 acres, Sri City is strategically located along National Highway 16 (NH16), a major economic corridor in India.[4] The township's infrastructure is designed to support a diverse range of industries, incorporating a multi-product Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a Domestic Tariff Zone (DTZ), a Free Trade and Warehousing Zone (FTWZ), and an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster. This unique combination of zones allows Sri City to cater to both export-oriented and domestic industries, attracting a wide spectrum of companies from various sectors, including manufacturing, engineering, and information technology. It is administratively part of the Satyavedu and Varadaiahpalem mandals within the Tirupati district.

History[edit | edit source]

It was founded by Ravindra Sannareddy and Srini Raju, who are currently the Managing Director and Chairman, respectively, and are members of its Board of Governors.[5][6][7] Sri City was inaugurated on August 8, 2008, by the then-Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy.[citation needed]

Geography[edit | edit source]

It is situated between north latitudes of 13°29’50" & 13°34’40" and east longitudes of 79°57’30" & 80°02’50",[8] at an average elevation of about 20 meters above MSL (66  ft) in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. It is alongside NH 5 which forms part of the Golden Quadrilateral.[9] A creek (Karipeti Kalava) flows through Sri City passing through a number of lakes on the way to joining Pulicat Lake north of Tada. There is a state forest on the western boundary. The Telugu Ganga project carrying Krishna River water to Chennai passes along the western boundary of Sri City.

Languages[edit | edit source]

Telugu is the official and most-spoken language besides Tamil. The educated people also speak English and are multi-lingual.[10]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Sri City forms part of Satyavedu and Varadaiahpalem Mandals of Tirupati District. It is part of the Satyavedu constituency for the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and the Tirupati constituency for the Lok Sabha. As per 2011 census the total population of the Satyavedu constituency is 2,77,010,[11] with a literacy rate of 78.98, well over national rate of Literacy in India which stand at 74.04%.[12]

Social organizations[edit | edit source]

Special Economic Zone[edit | edit source]

The integrated township includes various zones: Industrial, Residential, Educational, Commercial and Recreational.

The Industrial Zone includes a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for Export Oriented Industry and Domestic Tariff Zone (DTZ) for Domestic Industry. It is a business destination for global companies to establish Manufacturing, Services and Trading operations in India.[14]

The SEZ is administered by Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC)[15] & Industrial Area Local Authority (IALA). The Government appointed officer controls the planning and building approval processes. A Commissioner appointed by the Government of India, Ministry of Commerce, administers the (SEZ) area.

The SEZ was designed by Jurong Consultants, Singapore,[16] taking into account future dimensions of expansion.[17]

Transport[edit | edit source]

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Sri City Map with distances

Sricity is located in close proximity to Asian Highway 45. The Tirupati Airport is the nearest airport (82 km)[18] Tada and Arambakkam railway stations are nearest railway stations to Sricity.[19][20] Chennai Port and Ennore Ports are the nearest port to the town.[21] While, Krishnapatnam Port is located 100 km (62 mi) to the north of Sri City.[21]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Sri city".
  2. ↑ "SEZ Benefits in India". Archived from the original on 14 May 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
  3. ↑ "SEZs in AndhraPradesh | Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation". Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  4. ↑ [1] Archived 14 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine Tirupati MP also pointed out that Sri City was in close proximity to NH16 & 2 International Airports – Chennai and Tirupati.
  5. ↑ "Sri City Leadership Team". Sri City. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  6. ↑ Kumar, V. Pradeep (23 May 2022). "Tirupati: Ravindra Sannareddy, driving force behind the Sri City". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  7. ↑ "Sri City committed to preserving culture, promoting local talent: Ravindra Sannareddy". The Hindu. 27 April 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  8. ↑ [2] Sri City, Andhra Pradesh-Source-Google Maps
  9. ↑ "Places to visit near Sriharikota (Shar) | About Sriharikota | shar Icons". Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2011. Places to visit near Sriharikota (SHAR) | About Sriharikota-Source-Website on Sriharikota Range (SHAR)
  10. ↑ [3] People from different states like Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha work in Sri City
  11. ↑ "WELCOME TO CENSUS OF INDIA : Census India Library". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  12. ↑ Demographics of India, 2001 Census
  13. ↑ "SEZ India - Customers, Clients, Special Economic Zone, VRV, Venture, Busanaremaja Agracipta, EURA, BFG, Free Trade Zone, Industrial Park, SEZ". www.sricity.in. Archived from the original on 9 May 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  14. ↑ [4] Multi-product SEZ at Nellore-Source-Financial Express
  15. ↑ [5] Archived 12 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine SEZs Assisted by APIIC-Source-Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation
  16. ↑ [6] Sri City Master-planned by Jurong Consultants, Singapore – Source – Site Selection Magazine Online
  17. ↑ [7] Sri City SEZ eyes Rs 20,000-cr turnover-Source-The Hindu Business Line
  18. ↑ "Set up Nano car project in Sathyavedu SEZ". The Hindu. 31 August 2008. Archived from the original on 14 September 2008. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  19. ↑ "TADA/Tada (3 PFs) Railway Station Map/Atlas – India Rail Info". India Rail Info. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  20. ↑ Train Arrival Timings Sullurupeta/SPE-Source-indiarailinfo.com
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Special Economic Zones in India: Recent Developments and Future Prospects, Sri City distance from Chennai, Ennore and Krishnapattnam Ports, refer Page 8-Source-Indian Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore [8] Archived 11 October 2010 at the Wayback Machine

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