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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 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. | 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 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 °C - 39.2 °C. December and January are cooler months with the normal minimum temperature range of 17.5 °C to 17.7 °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, 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.<ref name="demographics">{{cite web |title=District Census Hand Book – Anantapur |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/160/download/290/DH_2011_2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.pdf|website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>{{rp| | 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.<ref name="demographics">{{cite web |title=District Census Hand Book – Anantapur |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/160/download/290/DH_2011_2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.pdf|website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>{{rp|78–83}} | ||
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== Administrative divisions == | == Administrative divisions == | ||
[[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 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. | ||
=== 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> | 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> | ||
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|align="center"|[[Rolla mandal]] | |align="center"|[[Rolla mandal]] | ||
|align="center"|[[ Rolla, Anantapur district|Rolla]] | |align="center"|[[Rolla, Anantapur district|Rolla]] | ||
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=== 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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[[Puttaparthi Airport]] serves the [[Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Puttaparthi]] for emergency purposes, and dignitaries who visit the town.<ref>{{cite news |title=Puttaparthi airport to facilitate emergency landings; security to be beefed up |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/250721/puttaparthi-airport-to-facilitate-emergency-landings-security-to-be-b.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |agency=DECCAN CHRONICLE |date=25 Jul 2021}}</ref> | [[Puttaparthi Airport]] serves the [[Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Puttaparthi]] for emergency purposes, and dignitaries who visit the town.<ref>{{cite news |title=Puttaparthi airport to facilitate emergency landings; security to be beefed up |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/250721/puttaparthi-airport-to-facilitate-emergency-landings-security-to-be-b.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |agency=DECCAN CHRONICLE |date=25 Jul 2021}}</ref> | ||
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. | 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 === | === Sea Port === | ||