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[[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]]
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[[Kuruva Gorantla Madhav]]
[[B K Parthasarathi]]
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== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
[[File:Sathya_Sai_Baba_2013_stamp_of_India.jpg|left|150px|[[Sri Sathya Sai Baba]]]]
[[File:Sathya_Sai_Baba_2013_stamp_of_India.jpg|left|150px|[[Sri Sathya Sai Baba]]]]
This district is named after Indian Guru [[Sathya Sai Baba]], who contributed to improving the infrastructure of the Rayalaseema region by building schools, university, free healthcare institutions and drinking water projects.
This district is named after Indian Guru [[Sri Sathya Sai Baba]], who contributed to improving the infrastructure of the Rayalaseema region by building schools, university, free healthcare institutions and drinking water projects.


== History ==
== History ==
Sri Sathya Sai district was formed on 4 April 2022 from the [[Dharmavaram revenue division|Dharmavaram]], [[Penukonda revenue division|Penukonda]], [[Kadiri revenue division|Kadiri]] revenue divisions of erstwhile [[Anantapur district]]. A new [[Puttaparthi revenue division]] was created as part of the formation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 March 2022 |title=New districts to come into force on April 4 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/new-districts-to-come-into-force-on-april-4/article65274658.ece |access-date=31 March 2022 |website=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2022 |title=కొత్త జిల్లా తాజా స్వరూపం |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/ap-top-news/general/2501/122062849 |access-date=31 March 2022 |website=[[Eenadu.net]] |language=te}}</ref>
Sri Sathya Sai district was formed on 4 April 2022 from the [[Dharmavaram revenue division|Dharmavaram]], [[Penukonda revenue division|Penukonda]], [[Kadiri revenue division|Kadiri]] revenue divisions of erstwhile [[Anantapur district]]. A new [[Puttaparthi revenue division]] is created as part of the formation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 March 2022 |title=New districts to come into force on April 4 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/new-districts-to-come-into-force-on-april-4/article65274658.ece |access-date=31 March 2022 |website=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2022 |title=కొత్త జిల్లా తాజా స్వరూపం |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/ap-top-news/general/2501/122062849 |access-date=31 March 2022 |website=[[Eenadu.net]] |language=te}}</ref>
On Dec 31st 2025 [[Madakasira revenue division]] formed in this district.


==Geography==
==Geography==
This district is bounded on the North by [[Anantapur district]], on the East by [[Annamayya district]] and [[Kadapa district|YSR district]] and on the West and South West by [[Chitradurga district|Chitradurga]], [[Tumakuru district|Tumakuru]], [[Chikkaballapura district|Chikkaballapura]] districts of [[Karnataka]] State.
This district is bounded on the North by [[Anantapur district]], on the East by [[Annamayya district]] and [[Kadapa district]] and on the West and South West by [[Chitradurga district|Chitradurga]], [[Tumakuru district|Tumakuru]], [[Chikkaballapura district|Chikkaballapura]] districts of [[Karnataka]] State.
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Mallappakonda, Penukonda, Madakasira and Nagasamudram are the major hill ranges, which account for the uncultivable, uninhabitable regions in the district.{{sfn|CPO|2022|p=2-4}} Pennar, Chitravathi, Jayamangala, Maddileru, Papagni, Vandamaneru, Tadakaleru, Pandameru are the main rivers.{{sfn|CPO|2022|p=4-5}} The district has average elevation of about 1760 feet which results in h tolerable climate throughout the year. The normal rainfall is 590.9&nbsp;mm, 60.3% of which happens during The normal the South West Monsoon period.{{sfn|CPO|2022|p=5}} March, April and May are warm months with the normal maximum temperature range of 37.6&nbsp;°C - 39.2&nbsp;°C. December and January are cooler months with the normal minimum temperature range of 17.5&nbsp;°C to 17.7&nbsp;°C.{{sfn|CPO|2022|p=6}} The soils are mostly red soil in the district.{{sfn|CPO|2022|p=6}}
Mallappakonda, Penukonda , Madakasira and Nagasamudram are the major hill ranges, which account for the uncultivable, uninhabitable regions in the district.{{sfn|CPO|2022|p=2-4}} Pennar, Chitravathi,Jayamangala, Maddileru,Papagni, Vandamaneru, Tadakaleru, Pandameru are the main rivers.{{sfn|CPO|2022|p=4-5}} The district has average elevation of about 1760 feet which results in h tolerable climate throughout the year. The normal rainfall is 590.9&nbsp;mm, 60.3% of which happens during The normal the South West Monsoon period.{{sfn|CPO|2022|p=5}} March, April and May are warm months with the normal maximum temperature range of 37.6&nbsp;°C - 39.2&nbsp;°C. December and January are cooler months with the normal minimum temperature range of 17.5&nbsp;°C to 17.7&nbsp;°C.{{sfn|CPO|2022|p=6}} The soils are mostly red soil in the district.{{sfn|CPO|2022|p=6}}


===Mineral resources===
===Mineral resources===
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Based on 2011 census, 78.47% of the population spoke [[Telugu language|Telugu]], 11.03% [[Urdu language|Urdu]], 7.08% [[Kannada language|Kannada]] and 2.67% [[Lambadi language|Lambadi]] as their first language.<ref name="language">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Andhra Pradesh |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10193/download/13305/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-2800.XLSX |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>
Based on 2011 census, 78.47% of the population spoke [[Telugu language|Telugu]], 11.03% [[Urdu language|Urdu]], 7.08% [[Kannada language|Kannada]] and 2.67% [[Lambadi language|Lambadi]] as their first language.<ref name="language">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Andhra Pradesh |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10193/download/13305/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-2800.XLSX |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>
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== Politics ==
== Politics ==


There are one parliamentary and six assembly constituencies in the district. The parliamentary constituency is|[[Hindupur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Hindupur]]
There are one parliamentary and six assembly constituencies in the district. The parliamentary constituency is [[Hindupur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Hindupur]]
The assembly constituencies that constitute it are given below.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ceoandhra.nic.in/Right%20to%20Infn.Act/annex1.htm|title=District-wise Assembly-Constituencies|work=ceoandhra.nic.in}}</ref>
The assembly constituencies that constitute it are given below.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ceoandhra.nic.in/Right%20to%20Infn.Act/annex1.htm|title=District-wise Assembly-Constituencies|work=ceoandhra.nic.in}}</ref>
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|[[Madakasira (Assembly constituency)|Madakasira]]
|[[Madakasira (Assembly constituency)|Madakasira]]
|[[Dalit|SC]]
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| rowspan="6" |[[Hindupur Lok Sabha constituency|Hindupur]]
| rowspan="6" |[[Hindupur Lok Sabha constituency|Hindupuram]]
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|[[Hindupur (Assembly constituency)|Hindupur]]
|[[Hindupur (Assembly constituency)|Hindupuram]]
|None
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|161
|161
|[[Kadiri (Assembly constituency)|Kadiri]]
|[[Kadiri Assembly constituency|Kadiri]]
|None
|None
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[[File:Sri Sathya Sai.png|alt=Puttaparthy District, Hindupuram District|thumb|Satellite view of Sri Sathya Sai district]]
[[File:Sri Sathya Sai.png|alt=Puttaparthy District, Hindupuram District|thumb|Satellite view of Sri Sathya Sai district]]


The district is divided into 4 revenue divisions: [[Dharmavaram revenue division|Dharmavaram]], [[Kadiri revenue division|Kadiri]], [[Penukonda revenue division|Penukonda]] and [[Puttaparthi revenue division|Puttaparthi]], which are further subdivided into a total of 32 mandals, each headed by a sub-collector.
The district is divided into 5 revenue divisions: [[Dharmavaram revenue division|Dharmavaram]], [[Madakasira revenue division|Madakasira]], [[Kadiri revenue division|Kadiri]], [[Penukonda revenue division|Penukonda]] and [[Puttaparthi revenue division|Puttaparthi]], which are further subdivided into a total of 32 mandals, each headed by a sub-collector.


=== Mandals ===
=== Mandals ===
Sri Satya Sai district consists of 29 mandals spread across 3 revenue divisions as shown in the following table.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://srisathyasai.ap.gov.in/mandal/| title= Sri Satya Sai District| work=  About District > Administrative Setup > Mandal|publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 3 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://srisathyasai.ap.gov.in/map-of-district/ | title= Sri Satya Sai District| work=  About District > Map of District |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 3 November 2023}}</ref>
The list of 32 mandals in Sri Sathya Sai district, divided into 5 revenue divisions, is given below.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-03 |title=New AP Map: Check Out Biggest and Smallest Districts in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://english.sakshi.com/news/andhrapradesh/heres-how-new-ap-map-looks-after-districts-reorganization-153041 |access-date=2022-05-03 |website=Sakshi Post |language=en}}</ref>
 
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*[[Dharmavaram revenue division]]
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** [[Bathalapalle mandal|Bathalapalle]]
!width="90" rowspan="2"|Serial<br/>number
** [[Chennekothapalle mandal|Chennekothapalle]]
!colspan="2"|[[Puttaparthi revenue division]]
** [[Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai district|Dharmavaram]]
!colspan="2"|[[Penukonda revenue division]]
** [[Kanaganapalle mandal|Kanaganapalle]]
!colspan="2"|[[Kadiri revenue division]]
** [[Mudigubba mandal|Mudigubba]]
|-
** [[Ramagiri, Sri Sathya Sai district|Ramagiri]]
!width="30"|Mandal
** [[Tadimarri mandal|Tadimarri]]
 
*[[Kadiri revenue division]]
!width="30"|Headquarters
** [[Gandlapenta mandal|Gandlapenta]]
 
** [[Kadiri mandal|Kadiri]]
!width="30"|Mandal
** [[Nallacheruvu mandal|Nallacheruvu]]
 
** [[Nambulapulakunta mandal|Nambulapulakunta]]
!width="30"|Headquarters
** [[Talupula mandal|Talupula]]
 
** [[Tanakal mandal|Tanakal]]
!width="30"|Mandal
*[[Madakasira revenue division]]
 
** [[Agali mandal|Agali]]
!width="30"|Headquarters
** [[Amarapuram, Sri Sathya Sai district|Amarapuram]]
** [[Gudibanda mandal|Gudibanda]]
** [[Madakasira mandal|Madakasira]]
** [[Rolla, Sri Sathya Sai district|Rolla]]
*[[Penukonda revenue division]]
** [[Chilamathur mandal|Chilamathur]]
** [[Gorantla, Sri Sathya Sai district|Gorantla]]
** [[Hindupur mandal|Hindupur]]
** [[Lepakshi mandal|Lepakshi]]
** [[Parigi, Sri Sathya Sai district|Parigi]]
** [[Penukonda]]
** [[Roddam, Sri Sathya Sai district|Roddam]]
** [[Somandepalle mandal|Somandepalle]]
*[[Puttaparthi revenue division]]
** [[Amadagur mandal|Amadagur]]
** [[Bukkapatnam mandal|Bukkapatnam]]
** [[Kothacheruvu mandal|Kothacheruvu]]
** [[Nallamada mandal|Nallamada]]
** [[Obuladevaracheruvu mandal|Obuladevaracheruvu]]
** [[Puttaparthi mandal|Puttaparthi]]
{{Div col end}}


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== Cities and towns ==
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Hindupur is the largest city in the district, with a population of over 1.5 lakhs, and is the major economic hub in the district.
|align="center"|[[Bathalapalle mandal]]
The district has three municipalities at Hindupur, Dharmavaram, Kadiri and three Nagar Panchayats at Puttaparthi, Penukonda and Madakasira.  {{sfn|CPO|2022|p=2}}
|align="center"|[[Bathalapalle]]
|align="center"|[[Agale mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Agale]]
|align="center"|[[Amadagur mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Amadagur]]
|-
|align=left|2
|align="center"|[[Bukkapatnam mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Bukkapatnam]]
|align="center"|[[Amarapuram mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Amarapuram, Andhra Pradesh|Amarapuram]]
|align="center"|[[Gandlapenta mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Gandlapenta]]
|-
|align=left|3
|align="center"|[[Dharmavaram mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai district|Dharmavaram]]
|align="center"|[[Chilamathur mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Chilamathur]]
|align="center"|[[Kadiri mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Kadiri]]
|-
|align=left|4
|align="center"|[[Kothacheruvu mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Kothacheruvu]]
|align="center"|[[Gorantla mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Gorantla, Sri Sathya Sai district|Gorantla]]
|align="center"|[[Nallacheruvu mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Nallacheruvu]]
|-
|align=left|5
|align="center"|[[Mudigubba mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Mudigubba]]
|align="center"|[[Gudibanda mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Gudibanda]]
|align="center"|[[Nambula Pulakunta mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Nambula Pulakunta]]
|-
|align=left|6
|align="center"|[[Nallamada mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Nallamada]]
|align="center"|[[Hindupur mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Hindupur]]
|align="center"|[[Obaladevara Cheruvu mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Obaladevara Cheruvu]]
|-
|align=left|7
|align="center"|[[Puttaparthi mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Puttaparthi]]
|align="center"|[[Lepakshi mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Lepakshi]]
|align="center"|[[Talupula mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Talupula]]
|-
|align=left|8
|align="center"|[[Tadimarri mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Tadimarri]]
|align="center"|[[Madakasira mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Madakasira]]
|align="center"|[[Tanakal mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Tanakal]]
|-
|align=left|9
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|[[Parigi mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Parigi, Anantapur district|Parigi]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|-
|align=left|10
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|[[Penukonda mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Penukonda]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|-
|align=left|11
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|[[Roddam mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Roddam]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|-
|align=left|12
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|[[Rolla mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Rolla, Anantapur district|Rolla]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|-
|align=left|13
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|[[Somandepalli mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Somandepalli]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|-
|}
 
== Cities and towns==
The district has three municipalities at Hindupur, Dharmavaram, Kadiri and Puttaparthi and three Nagar Panchayats at Puttaparthi, Penukonda and Madakasira.  {{sfn|CPO|2022|p=2}}
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|+ List of Cities/towns in Sri Sathya Sai District
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|-
| [[Puttaparthi]]
| [[Puttaparthi]]
| Nagar Panchayat
| Municipality
| Puttaparthi
| Puttaparthi
| 62,342
| 68,657
|-
|-
| [[Penukonda]]
| [[Penukonda]]
| Nagar Panchayat
| Nagar Panchayat
| Penukonda
| Penukonda
| 27,382
| 27,382
|-
|-
| [[Madakasira]]
| [[Madakasira]]
| Nagar Panchayat
| Nagar Panchayat
| Penukonda
| Madakasira
| 21,464
| 21,464
|}
|}


==Economy==
==Economy==


Kia, Berger paints, Texport industries are the major industries in the district. Kia India Private Limited manufactures automobiles in 536-acre factory in Yerramanchi village of Penukonda mandal. It started commercial operations in 2019 with a capital investment of Rs.7948.00 Crs. The plant has annual capacity of 3,50,000 units. It generated 18000 jobs. Berger Paints India Ltd has a paint manufacturing unit at Hindupur. It invested 385 Crs. It started operations in 2016. It generated 1554 jobs. Texport Industries located at Gollapuram in Hindupur mandal
Kia, Berger paints, Texport industries are the major industries in the district. Kia India Private Limited manufactures automobiles in 536-acre factory in Yerramanchi village of Penukonda mandal.  
manufactures woven and knitted apparel fabric. Texport Industries designs and manufactures soft, casual and sportswear. It has an integrated mill with an investment of Rs.70 Crs. It generated 250 jobs when it commenced operations in November 2017 {{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=8-9}}
It started commercial operations in 2019 with a capital investment of Rs.7948.00 Crs.  
The plant has annual capacity of 3,50,000 units.  
It generated 18000 jobs. Berger Paints India Ltd has a paint manufacturing unit at Hindupur. It invested 385 Crs.  
It started operations in 2016. It generated 1554 jobs. Texport Industries located at Gollapuram in Hindupur mandal
manufactures woven and knitted apparel fabric.  
Texport Industries designs and manufactures soft, casual and sportswear.  
It has an integrated mill with an investment of Rs.70 Crs. It generated 250 jobs when it commenced operations in November 2017.{{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=8-9}}


== Education ==
== Education ==
As per 2019-20, there are 40 degree colleges, 6 B.Ed colleges, 5 polytechnics, 2 engineering colleges, 15 ITIs, 5 MBA, 5 MCA colleges.{{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=15}}
As per 2019-20, there are 40 degree colleges, 6 B.Ed colleges, 5 polytechnics, 2 engineering colleges, 15 ITIs, 5 MBA, 5 MCA colleges.{{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=15}}


Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), a deemed university with headquarters at Puttaparthi and additional campuses at Anantapur, kadugodi and Muddenahalli in Karnataka provides free education to students, in various courses has completed 40 years of service in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sssihl.edu.in/about-us/history-timeline/ |title=History & Timeline |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=SSSIHL}}</ref>
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), a deemed university with headquarters at Puttaparthi and additional campuses at Anantapur, kadugodi and Muddenahalli in Karnataka provides free education to students, in various courses has completed 40 years of service in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sssihl.edu.in/about-us/history-timeline/ |title=History & Timeline |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=SSSIHL}}</ref>
[[B.E.S.T Innovation University]] Private University situated at Palasamudram in 134 Acres offers various courses.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}}


== Transport ==
== Transport ==


=== Road ===
=== Road ===
[[National Highway 42 (India)|NH 42]],[[National Highway 44 (India)|NH 44]], [[National Highway 342 (India)|NH 342]], [[National Highway 716G (India)|NH 716G]] and  [[National Highway 544E (India)|NH 544E]], pass through the district.
[[National Highway 42 (India)|NH 42]], [[National Highway 44 (India)|NH 44]], [[National Highway 342 (India)|NH 342]], [[National Highway 716G (India)|NH 716G]] and  [[National Highway 544E (India)|NH 544E]], pass through the district.


===Rail===
===Rail===
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[[Krishnapatnam Port]] popularly known as KPCL which was operated by [[Adani Ports & SEZ]] is 360 KMs from district.
[[Krishnapatnam Port]] popularly known as KPCL which was operated by [[Adani Ports & SEZ]] is 360 KMs from district.


==Tourist attractions ==
== Tourist attractions ==
Several spiritual,religious, historical places are found in the district.{{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=9-11}}
Several spiritual and religious, historical places are found in the district.{{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=9-11}}


[[File:Kadiri 03.jpg|right|thumb|Sri Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple,[[Kadiri]]]]
[[File:Kadiri 03.jpg|right|thumb|Sri Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, [[Kadiri]]]]
* [[Kadiri]]: Sri Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Kadiri is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.  It is said that Lord Vishnu handed over the deity to Brugu Maharshi for worship.
* [[Kadiri]]: Sri Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Kadiri is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.  It is said that Lord Vishnu handed over the deity to Brugu Maharshi for worship.
* [[Prasanthi Nilayam]]: Hospital and many institutions founded by Sri Satya Sai baba.
* [[Prasanthi Nilayam]]: Hospital and many institutions founded by Sri Sathya Sai baba.
* [[Lepakshi]]: Veerabhadra Swamy temple dating back to Vijayanagar dynasty
* [[Lepakshi]]: Veerabhadra Swamy temple dating back to Vijayanagar dynasty
* [[Madakasira Fort]], Historical fort dating back to 15th Century CE
* [[Madakasira Fort]], Historical fort dating back to 15th Century CE
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== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
[[Sathya Sai Baba]], 20th century Indian guru with worldwide devotees was born in Puttaparthi. He contributed to improving the infrastructure of the Rayalaseema region by building schools, university, free healthcare institutions and drinking water projects.
[[Sathya Sai Baba]], 20th century Indian guru with worldwide devotees was born in Puttaparthi. He contributed to improving the infrastructure of the Rayalaseema region by building schools, university, free healthcare institutions and drinking water projects.


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
==Books==
==Books==
{{Cite book|url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3647bba344396e7c8170902bcf2e15551/uploads/2022/04/2022041684.pdf|title=Handbook of statistics - 2020 Sri Satya Sai District |author=CPO|year=2022|access-date=2023-03-07}}
{{Cite book|url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3647bba344396e7c8170902bcf2e15551/uploads/2022/04/2022041684.pdf|title=Handbook of statistics - 2020 Sri Sathya Sai District |author=CPO|year=2022|access-date=2023-03-07}}


==External links==
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Latest revision as of 07:39, 23 January 2026


Sri Sathya Sai district
District of Andhra Pradesh
Nandi at Lepakshi
Nandi at Lepakshi
Location of Sri Sathya Sai district
Coordinates (Puttaparthi): 14°10′N 77°49′E / 14.16°N 77.81°E / 14.16; 77.81
Country India
StateTemplate:Flag icon image Andhra Pradesh
RegionRayalaseema
Formed4 April 2022
Founded byGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
Named forSathya Sai Baba
HeadquartersPuttaparthi
Largest cityHindupuram
Administrative Divisions
Government
 • District collectorShyam prasad, I.A.S. [1]
 • Lok Sabha constituenciesHindupuram
 • MPB K Parthasarathi
 • Assembly constituencies07
Area
[2] [3]
 • Total8,925 km2 (3,446 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total1,840,043
 • Density210/km2 (530/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Websitesrisathyasai.ap.gov.in

Sri Sathya Sai district is a district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its headquarters is at Puttaparthi. It was formed on 4 April 2022 from parts of the erstwhile Anantapur district.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Sri Sathya Sai Baba

This district is named after Indian Guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who contributed to improving the infrastructure of the Rayalaseema region by building schools, university, free healthcare institutions and drinking water projects.

History[edit | edit source]

Sri Sathya Sai district was formed on 4 April 2022 from the Dharmavaram, Penukonda, Kadiri revenue divisions of erstwhile Anantapur district. A new Puttaparthi revenue division is created as part of the formation.[4][5] On Dec 31st 2025 Madakasira revenue division formed in this district.

Geography[edit | edit source]

This district is bounded on the North by Anantapur district, on the East by Annamayya district and Kadapa district and on the West and South West by Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Chikkaballapura districts of Karnataka State. [6]

Mallappakonda, Penukonda, Madakasira and Nagasamudram are the major hill ranges, which account for the uncultivable, uninhabitable regions in the district.[7] Pennar, Chitravathi, Jayamangala, Maddileru, Papagni, Vandamaneru, Tadakaleru, Pandameru are the main rivers.[8] The district has average elevation of about 1760 feet which results in h tolerable climate throughout the year. The normal rainfall is 590.9 mm, 60.3% of which happens during The normal the South West Monsoon period.[9] March, April and May are warm months with the normal maximum temperature range of 37.6 °C - 39.2 °C. December and January are cooler months with the normal minimum temperature range of 17.5 °C to 17.7 °C.[10] The soils are mostly red soil in the district.[10]

Mineral resources[edit | edit source]

Gold, diamond, quartz, granite, pyrophyllite, road metal, gravel are found in the district.[11]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Religions in Sri Sathya Sai district based on 2011 Census[12]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 87.89%
Islam
 
 11.47%
Other or not stated
 
 0.64%
Distribution of religions

Based on 2011 census, the district had a population of 1,840,043 of which 392,357 (21.32%) lives in urban areas. Sri Sathyasai district has a sex ratio of 975 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 2,48,993 (13.53%) and 83,966 (4.56%) of the population respectively.[2]:78–83

Languages of Sri Sathya Sai district based on 2011 Census[13]

  Telugu (78.47%)
  Urdu (11.03%)
  Kannada (7.08%)
  Lambadi (2.67%)
  Others (0.75%)

Based on 2011 census, 78.47% of the population spoke Telugu, 11.03% Urdu, 7.08% Kannada and 2.67% Lambadi as their first language.[13]

Politics[edit | edit source]

There are one parliamentary and six assembly constituencies in the district. The parliamentary constituency is Hindupur The assembly constituencies that constitute it are given below.[14]

Constituency number Name Reserved for
(SC/ST/None) 		Parliament
156 Madakasira SC Hindupuram
157 Hindupuram None
158 Penukonda None
159 Puttaparthi None
160 Dharmavaram None
161 Kadiri None

Administrative divisions[edit | edit source]

Puttaparthy District, Hindupuram District
Satellite view of Sri Sathya Sai district

The district is divided into 5 revenue divisions: Dharmavaram, Madakasira, Kadiri, Penukonda and Puttaparthi, which are further subdivided into a total of 32 mandals, each headed by a sub-collector.

Mandals[edit | edit source]

The list of 32 mandals in Sri Sathya Sai district, divided into 5 revenue divisions, is given below.[15]

Cities and towns[edit | edit source]

Hindupur is the largest city in the district, with a population of over 1.5 lakhs, and is the major economic hub in the district. The district has three municipalities at Hindupur, Dharmavaram, Kadiri and three Nagar Panchayats at Puttaparthi, Penukonda and Madakasira. [16]

List of Cities/towns in Sri Sathya Sai District
City/Town Civic status Revenue division Population
Hindupur Municipality Penukonda 1,51,677
Dharmavaram Municipality Dharmavaram 1,21,874
Kadiri Municipality Kadiri 1,12,283
Puttaparthi Municipality Puttaparthi 68,657
Penukonda Nagar Panchayat Penukonda 27,382
Madakasira Nagar Panchayat Madakasira 21,464

Economy[edit | edit source]

Kia, Berger paints, Texport industries are the major industries in the district. Kia India Private Limited manufactures automobiles in 536-acre factory in Yerramanchi village of Penukonda mandal. It started commercial operations in 2019 with a capital investment of Rs.7948.00 Crs. The plant has annual capacity of 3,50,000 units. It generated 18000 jobs. Berger Paints India Ltd has a paint manufacturing unit at Hindupur. It invested 385 Crs. It started operations in 2016. It generated 1554 jobs. Texport Industries located at Gollapuram in Hindupur mandal manufactures woven and knitted apparel fabric. Texport Industries designs and manufactures soft, casual and sportswear. It has an integrated mill with an investment of Rs.70 Crs. It generated 250 jobs when it commenced operations in November 2017.[17]

Education[edit | edit source]

As per 2019-20, there are 40 degree colleges, 6 B.Ed colleges, 5 polytechnics, 2 engineering colleges, 15 ITIs, 5 MBA, 5 MCA colleges.[18]

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), a deemed university with headquarters at Puttaparthi and additional campuses at Anantapur, kadugodi and Muddenahalli in Karnataka provides free education to students, in various courses has completed 40 years of service in 2021.[19] B.E.S.T Innovation University Private University situated at Palasamudram in 134 Acres offers various courses.[citation needed]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Road[edit | edit source]

NH 42, NH 44, NH 342, NH 716G and NH 544E, pass through the district.

Rail[edit | edit source]

Dharmavaram is the major train junction in the district. Bangalore–Guntakal railway line, Guntakal- Tirupati line pass through the district.[20]

Air[edit | edit source]

Puttaparthi Airport serves the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Puttaparthi for emergency purposes, and dignitaries who visit the town.[21]

The nearest international airport is the Kempegowda International Airport at Devanahalli, a suburb of Bangalore which is about 119 km from Puttaparthi. 84 km from Hindupur town commercial and biggest town of district.

Sea Port[edit | edit source]

Krishnapatnam Port popularly known as KPCL which was operated by Adani Ports & SEZ is 360 KMs from district.

Tourist attractions[edit | edit source]

Several spiritual and religious, historical places are found in the district.[22]

Sri Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Kadiri
  • Kadiri: Sri Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Kadiri is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is said that Lord Vishnu handed over the deity to Brugu Maharshi for worship.
  • Prasanthi Nilayam: Hospital and many institutions founded by Sri Sathya Sai baba.
  • Lepakshi: Veerabhadra Swamy temple dating back to Vijayanagar dynasty
  • Madakasira Fort, Historical fort dating back to 15th Century CE
  • Thimmamma Marrimanu, Gutibayalu: Banyan tree spread over 5 acres.
  • Batrepalli waterfalls at Kadiri
  • Penukonda Tomb of Baba Fakruddin a sufi saint who settled in Penukonda.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Sathya Sai Baba, 20th century Indian guru with worldwide devotees was born in Puttaparthi. He contributed to improving the infrastructure of the Rayalaseema region by building schools, university, free healthcare institutions and drinking water projects.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Sri Sathyasai District | Welcome to Sri Sathyasai District | India". srisathyasai.ap.gov.in. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "District Census Hand Book – Anantapur" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  3. ↑ CPO 2022, p. 12.
  4. ↑ "New districts to come into force on April 4". The Hindu. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  5. ↑ "కొత్త జిల్లా తాజా స్వరూపం". Eenadu.net (in తెలుగు). 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  6. ↑ CPO 2022, p. 1.
  7. ↑ CPO 2022, p. 2-4.
  8. ↑ CPO 2022, p. 4-5.
  9. ↑ CPO 2022, p. 5.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 CPO 2022, p. 6.
  11. ↑ CPO 2022, p. 7-8.
  12. ↑ "Population by Religion - Andhra Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Andhra Pradesh". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  14. ↑ "District-wise Assembly-Constituencies". ceoandhra.nic.in.
  15. ↑ "New AP Map: Check Out Biggest and Smallest Districts in Andhra Pradesh". Sakshi Post. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  16. ↑ CPO 2022, p. 2.
  17. ↑ CPO 2022, p. 8-9.
  18. ↑ CPO 2022, p. 15.
  19. ↑ "History & Timeline". SSSIHL. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  20. ↑ "Guntakal division map". South central railway. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  21. ↑ "Puttaparthi airport to facilitate emergency landings; security to be beefed up". DECCAN CHRONICLE. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  22. ↑ CPO 2022, p. 9-11.

Books[edit | edit source]

CPO (2022). Handbook of statistics - 2020 Sri Sathya Sai District (PDF). Retrieved 7 March 2023.

External links[edit | edit source]


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