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'''Punganur''' is a municipali town in [[Chittoor district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the headquarters [[Punganur mandal]] in the [[Palamaner revenue division]].
'''Punganur''' or '''Punganuru''', is a Municipality in [[Annamayya district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Punganur Municipality |url=https://cdma.ap.gov.in/en/about-punganur-municipality}}</ref> It is the mandal headquarters of Punganur mandal in [[Madanapalle revenue division]]. The famous Rashtrakuta. Kannada Jain Poet [[Ponna (poet)|PONNA]] (b.945 A.D) belonged to Punganuru. Another great Jain Philanthropist and Royal personage [[Attimabbe|ATTIMABBE]],who Patronised [[Western Chalukya Empire|Chalukyan]] Court Kannada Jain Poet [[Ranna (Kannada poet)|Ranna]](b.950 A.D) who was a contemporary of the above Poet [[Ponna (poet)|PONNA]] also belonged to Punganur.
 
==History==
Chittoor district was initially formed in 1911.  At the time of Indian independence in 1947, Chittoor district was a part of the erstwhile Madras state. In the fifties Chittor district was a part of the newly formed Andhra Pradesh state and went through several changes. In 1985, the taluks of the district were reorganised. With the formation of Tirupati District from a part of old Chittoor district and a part from  old Nellore district on 4 April 2022, Chittoor district consisted of 31 mandals across 4 revenue divisions.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://chittoor.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Chittoor District | work= About District > History |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 4 Octoer 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =https://tirupati.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Tirupati District | work=History|publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 6 October 2023}}</ref>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Punganur had a population of 54,746. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Punganur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 56%. In Punganur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Punganur had a population of 54,746. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Punganur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 56%. In Punganur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.


==Governance==
== Governance ==
Punganur panchayat was upgraded to 3rd Grade Municipality on 19 January 1985.


==Electoral constituency==
=== Civic administration ===
{{Main|Punganur (Assembly constituency)}}
Punganur panchayat was upgraded to 3rd Grade Municipality on 19 January 1985, Punganur Municipality was upgraded from a 3rd Grade to a 2nd Grade municipality with 31 election wards on August 11, 2023. This change was made official through a government order (G.O. 95), recognizing the growth and development of the area, particularly in terms of population and infrastructure improvements.
Punganur Assembly constituency is a constituency of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, India. It is one of 14 constituencies in Chittoor district.  


==Culture==
=== Politics ===
===Temple===
[[Punganur Assembly constituency]] is a constituency of [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] and the constituency number is 165 in [[Rajampet Lok Sabha constituency]]. It is one of 7 Parliamentary constituencies in Annamayya district.[[File:Punganur Palace.jpg|thumb|Punganur Zamindari Palace|left|220x220px]]
Sri Someswara Temple (situated within the precincts of Zamindar Palace), Punganur, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.This is called Kukkudechuram / Kukkutasuram; one of the Thevara Vaipputh Thalangal of Shaivite holy places mentioned in his literature by Tamil Nayanar Appar, the saint-poet of 7th Century A.D. He is among the 3 (Sambhandhar, Appar & Sundara) most prominent of the 63 Nayanars. This temple was constructed by the Cholas.


=== Movie theaters ===
== The Punganur cow ==
* Balaji theatre
[[Punganur cattle|The Punganur cow]] is a distinct breed, named after the town of its origin. White and light grey in colour with a broad forehead and short horns, its average height is 70–90&nbsp;cm and its weight is 115–200&nbsp;kg. The cow has an average milk yield of 3 to 5 litres per day (with a fat content of 8%, whereas the normal milk has a fat content of 3.5%). Its daily feed intake of 5&nbsp;kg. It is highly drought resistant, and able to survive exclusively on dry fodder. It is now on the verge of extinction.
* Msr movie land
* Sri venkateswara mahal
* Taj mahal theatre
* Gokul theatre


===Punganur cow===
== Temples ==
Punganur cow, a distinct breed is named after the town of its origin, Punganur. White and light grey in colour with a broad forehead and short horns. Its average height is 70–90&nbsp;cm and its weight is 115–200&nbsp;kg. The cow has an average milk yield of 3 to 5 litres/day (with a fat content of 8%, whereas the normal milk has a fat content of 3.5%). Its daily feed intake of 5&nbsp;kg. It is highly drought resistant, and able to survive exclusively on dry fodder. It is now on the verge of extinction.  
Sri Someswara Temple (situated within the precincts of the Zamindar Palace, once the centre of the [[Punganur Estate]]), also called Kukkudechuram or Kukkutasuram, is one of the Thevara Vaipputh Thalangal of the Shaivite holy places mentioned in his literature by Tamil Nayanar Appar, the saint-poet of the 7th century A.D. Together with Sambandhar and Sundara, Appar is one of the three most prominent of the 63 Nayanars. This temple was constructed by the [[Cholas]].
 
Another notable temple is the Pundeswara Temple in Mugavadi near Punganur.
 
== Movie theatres ==
* SVM Cinemas UFO Sony 2K A/C 3D Dolby Atmos silver screen.  
* Balaji Movie Land UFO chris
te 4k A/C 3D Dolby7.1 surround Ex silver screen.
* MSR Movie Land UFO christe 2k Dolby Digital 7.1 Sound.  
* Taj Mahal Theatre UFO Ultra laser Dolby Digital 7.1 surround.  
* Gokul Theatre Ufo Dolby stereo surround. (Temporarily Closed).


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
Punganur is very well connected by road And Under the Kadapa-Bangalore railway project, a railway line passes through Kudavuru, it is a village in Punganur mandal at an distance of 8&nbsp;km from Punganur.After completion of this railway line Punganur will get railway station at Kudavuru.present nearest railway station is Madanapalle road railway station which is located 36&nbsp;km far from Punganur. Punganur APS RTC Depot is biggest Bus depot in entire state in terms of area and garage.There are two Bus terminals in Punganur. State owned APSRTC buses run to different parts of the district, state and interstate – Bangalore, Kolar (KA),and Chennai (TN).
'''Roadways'''
 
Punganur is well connected to major cities through [[National Highway (India)|National]] and [[State highways|State Highways]]. The National Highway through Punganur is, [[National Highway 42 (India)]] connecting Punganur with [[Madanapalle]] and [[Anantapur]] on North and connecting [[Krishnagiri]] on South. State Highway 65 (Andhra Pradesh) connecting Punganur with [[Chowdepalle]], [[Somala]], [[Sodam|Sadum]], Kallur, [[Pulicherla mandal|Pulicherla]], and [[Rompicherla, Chittoor district|Rompicherla]] Mandals on East and the major junctions in this State Highway are [[National Highway 40 (India)]] at Kallur, and [[National Highway 71 (India)]] near [[Rompicherla, Chittoor district|Rompicherla.]]
 
[[National Highway 42 (India)|NH 42]] - Joladarashi ([[Karnataka]]) to [[Krishnagiri]] ([[Tamil Nadu|Tamilnadu]])
 
SH 65 - Punganur to [[Rompicherla, Chittoor district|Rompicharla]]
 
'''Public transport'''
[[File:APS RTC Bus Depot Punganur.jpg|thumb|APS RTC Bus Depot Punganur]]
There are two bus terminals in Punganur. State owned [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Punganur bus station to different parts of the district, state and interstate. Bus services are operated to Gaanugachinta, [[Chalampalli|Challampalli]], Pedda upparapalli, [[Baireddipalle|Baireddipalli]], Vengamvaripalli, Chokkandlapalli, Kummaragunta, Naakerepalli, Gosuvaripalli, Naaganapalli, Metimandha,  A.Kothakota, Dhoddipalli, [[Ramasamudram]], [[Chowdepalle]], Naayana Pakala, [[Pakala, Tirupati district|Pakala]], [[Tirupati]], [[Tirumala]], [[Madanapalle]], [[Kadiri]], [[Palamaner]], [[Chittoor]], [[Kalikiri]], [[Rayachoti]], [[Pileru|Piler]], [[Kadapa]], [[Nellore]], [[Anantapur]], [[Vijayawada]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Chennai]], [[Bangalore]], and also to the other major towns and cities in the [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Tamilnadu]], [[Karnataka]], and [[Telangana]] states.
 
'''Railways'''
 
Under the Kadapa-Bangalore railway project a railway line passes through Kudavuru, which is a village in Punganur mandal at an distance of 8&nbsp;km (5.0&nbsp;mi) from Punganur. After completion of this railway line Punganur will get railway station at Kudavuru. At present the nearest railway station is Madanapalle Road railway station in Chinna Tippa Samudram (CTM) village, which is located 36&nbsp;km (22&nbsp;mi) from Punganur.
 
'''Airports'''


One National Highway(NH42) and One Major State Highway passes through Punganur.
The nearest airports are:


NH 42 - Uravakonda to Krishnagiri,
1) [[Kempegowda International Airport]]. IATA:[[Kempegowda International Airport|BLR]] at [[Bangalore]] is about 123 Kms West.
SH 65 - Punganur to Rompicharla.
 
2) [[Tirupati Airport]] at [[Renigunta]] in [[Tirupati]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], is about 132 kms East. IATA:[[Tirupati Airport|TIR]] is at par with other major cities, but flights are operated in a limited fashion.
 
3) [[Chennai International Airport]]. IATA:[[Chennai International Airport|MAA]] at [[Chennai]] is about 213 kms South-East.


== Education ==
== Education ==
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.The medium of instruction followed by different schools are Telugu,Urdu,Hindi and English.
The primary and secondary school education is delivered by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. The languages of instruction followed by different schools are Telugu, Urdu, Hindi and English.
 
'''Degree colleges:'''
* Subharam Government Degree College<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.srgdcpunganur.ac.in/ |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=www.srgdcpunganur.ac.in}}</ref>
* MCV Degree College<ref>{{Cite web |title=MCV Degree college, Punganur {{!}} Best Degree College in Punganur |url=https://www.mcvdc.org/ |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=mcv degree college |language=en}}</ref>
* RR Degree College
* Srinivasa Degree College
* SV Degree College
* HM Degree College
 
'''Polytechnic colleges:'''
 
* A.N.G.R.A.U:(Acharya N.G Ranga Agricultural University) Agricultural Polytechnic College<ref>{{Cite web |title=ANGRAU |url=https://angrau.ac.in/ANGRU/Polytechnic_Courses.aspx |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=angrau.ac.in}}</ref>
 
'''ITI Colleges:'''
 
* Government Minorities ITI College
* Mokshagundam Visweswaraiah Private ITI College
 
== Notable people ==


==See also==
* [[Saptagiri (actor)|Sapthagiri]] -  Actor
* [[Chittoor district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Chittoor district]]
* [[Vakkantham Vamsi]] - Screenwriter and Director


== References ==
== References ==
<references/>
{{Reflist}}


{{Chittoor district}}
{{Annamayya district}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Chittoor district]]
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Annamayya district]]
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Chittoor district]]

Latest revision as of 10:29, 17 February 2026

Punganur
Punganuru
Town
Nicknames: 
Pungapuri, Pulinaadu
Punganur is located in Andhra Pradesh
Punganur
Punganur
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 13°22′00″N 78°35′00″E / 13.3667°N 78.5833°E / 13.3667; 78.5833
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictAnnamayya
MandalPunganur
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyPunganur Municipality
Area
[1]
 • Total32.28 km2 (12.46 sq mi)
Elevation
764 m (2,507 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total54,746
 • Density1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
517 247
Telephone code+91–8581
Vehicle registrationAP 03 AP 39
Assembly ConstituencyPunganur
Lok Sabha ConstituencyRajampeta
WebsitePunganur Municipality

Punganur or Punganuru, is a Municipality in Annamayya district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[2] It is the mandal headquarters of Punganur mandal in Madanapalle revenue division. The famous Rashtrakuta. Kannada Jain Poet PONNA (b.945 A.D) belonged to Punganuru. Another great Jain Philanthropist and Royal personage ATTIMABBE,who Patronised Chalukyan Court Kannada Jain Poet Ranna(b.950 A.D) who was a contemporary of the above Poet PONNA also belonged to Punganur.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Punganur is located at 13°22′00″N 78°35′00″E / 13.3667°N 78.5833°E / 13.3667; 78.5833.[3] It has an average elevation of 764 meters (2509 feet).

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census,[4] Punganur had a population of 54,746. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Punganur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 56%. In Punganur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Governance[edit | edit source]

Civic administration[edit | edit source]

Punganur panchayat was upgraded to 3rd Grade Municipality on 19 January 1985, Punganur Municipality was upgraded from a 3rd Grade to a 2nd Grade municipality with 31 election wards on August 11, 2023. This change was made official through a government order (G.O. 95), recognizing the growth and development of the area, particularly in terms of population and infrastructure improvements.

Politics[edit | edit source]

Punganur Assembly constituency is a constituency of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and the constituency number is 165 in Rajampet Lok Sabha constituency. It is one of 7 Parliamentary constituencies in Annamayya district.

Punganur Zamindari Palace

The Punganur cow[edit | edit source]

The Punganur cow is a distinct breed, named after the town of its origin. White and light grey in colour with a broad forehead and short horns, its average height is 70–90 cm and its weight is 115–200 kg. The cow has an average milk yield of 3 to 5 litres per day (with a fat content of 8%, whereas the normal milk has a fat content of 3.5%). Its daily feed intake of 5 kg. It is highly drought resistant, and able to survive exclusively on dry fodder. It is now on the verge of extinction.

Temples[edit | edit source]

Sri Someswara Temple (situated within the precincts of the Zamindar Palace, once the centre of the Punganur Estate), also called Kukkudechuram or Kukkutasuram, is one of the Thevara Vaipputh Thalangal of the Shaivite holy places mentioned in his literature by Tamil Nayanar Appar, the saint-poet of the 7th century A.D. Together with Sambandhar and Sundara, Appar is one of the three most prominent of the 63 Nayanars. This temple was constructed by the Cholas.

Another notable temple is the Pundeswara Temple in Mugavadi near Punganur.

Movie theatres[edit | edit source]

  • SVM Cinemas UFO Sony 2K A/C 3D Dolby Atmos silver screen.
  • Balaji Movie Land UFO chris

te 4k A/C 3D Dolby7.1 surround Ex silver screen.

  • MSR Movie Land UFO christe 2k Dolby Digital 7.1 Sound.
  • Taj Mahal Theatre UFO Ultra laser Dolby Digital 7.1 surround.
  • Gokul Theatre Ufo Dolby stereo surround. (Temporarily Closed).

Transport[edit | edit source]

Roadways

Punganur is well connected to major cities through National and State Highways. The National Highway through Punganur is, National Highway 42 (India) connecting Punganur with Madanapalle and Anantapur on North and connecting Krishnagiri on South. State Highway 65 (Andhra Pradesh) connecting Punganur with Chowdepalle, Somala, Sadum, Kallur, Pulicherla, and Rompicherla Mandals on East and the major junctions in this State Highway are National Highway 40 (India) at Kallur, and National Highway 71 (India) near Rompicherla.

NH 42 - Joladarashi (Karnataka) to Krishnagiri (Tamilnadu)

SH 65 - Punganur to Rompicharla

Public transport

APS RTC Bus Depot Punganur

There are two bus terminals in Punganur. State owned Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Punganur bus station to different parts of the district, state and interstate. Bus services are operated to Gaanugachinta, Challampalli, Pedda upparapalli, Baireddipalli, Vengamvaripalli, Chokkandlapalli, Kummaragunta, Naakerepalli, Gosuvaripalli, Naaganapalli, Metimandha, A.Kothakota, Dhoddipalli, Ramasamudram, Chowdepalle, Naayana Pakala, Pakala, Tirupati, Tirumala, Madanapalle, Kadiri, Palamaner, Chittoor, Kalikiri, Rayachoti, Piler, Kadapa, Nellore, Anantapur, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, and also to the other major towns and cities in the Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, and Telangana states.

Railways

Under the Kadapa-Bangalore railway project a railway line passes through Kudavuru, which is a village in Punganur mandal at an distance of 8 km (5.0 mi) from Punganur. After completion of this railway line Punganur will get railway station at Kudavuru. At present the nearest railway station is Madanapalle Road railway station in Chinna Tippa Samudram (CTM) village, which is located 36 km (22 mi) from Punganur.

Airports

The nearest airports are:

1) Kempegowda International Airport. IATA:BLR at Bangalore is about 123 Kms West.

2) Tirupati Airport at Renigunta in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, is about 132 kms East. IATA:TIR is at par with other major cities, but flights are operated in a limited fashion.

3) Chennai International Airport. IATA:MAA at Chennai is about 213 kms South-East.

Education[edit | edit source]

The primary and secondary school education is delivered by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. The languages of instruction followed by different schools are Telugu, Urdu, Hindi and English.

Degree colleges:

  • Subharam Government Degree College[5]
  • MCV Degree College[6]
  • RR Degree College
  • Srinivasa Degree College
  • SV Degree College
  • HM Degree College

Polytechnic colleges:

  • A.N.G.R.A.U:(Acharya N.G Ranga Agricultural University) Agricultural Polytechnic College[7]

ITI Colleges:

  • Government Minorities ITI College
  • Mokshagundam Visweswaraiah Private ITI College

Notable people[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Punganuru Municipality". Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration. Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "About Punganur Municipality".
  3. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Punganuru, India". fallingrain.com.
  4. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  5. ↑ www.srgdcpunganur.ac.in https://www.srgdcpunganur.ac.in/. Retrieved 23 September 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ↑ "MCV Degree college, Punganur | Best Degree College in Punganur". mcv degree college. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  7. ↑ "ANGRAU". angrau.ac.in. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
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