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'''Tirupati district''' ({{audio|Tirupati.ogg|pronunciation}}) is one of the eight districts of [[Rayalaseema]] region in the [[India | '''Tirupati district''' ({{audio|Tirupati.ogg|pronunciation}}) is one of the eight districts of [[Rayalaseema]] region in the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. The district headquarters is located at [[Tirupati]] city. This district is known for its numerous historic temples, including the Hindu shrine of [[Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala|Tirumala Venkateswara Temple]] and [[Srikalahasteeswara temple|Sri Kalahasteeswara temple]]. The district is also home to [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]] (formerly Sriharikota Range), a rocket launch centre located in [[Sriharikota]]. The river [[Swarnamukhi]] flows through [[Tirupati]], [[Srikalahasti]] and joins the [[Bay of Bengal]]. | ||
The district is an educational hub and has central and state universities and institutes including [[IIT Tirupati]], [[Sri Venkateswara University]], [[National Sanskrit University]], [[Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati|IISER Tirupati]]. The district is home to [[Sri City]], one of the leading special economic zone (SEZ) in India. | The district is an educational hub and has central and state universities and institutes including [[IIT Tirupati]], [[Sri Venkateswara University]], [[National Sanskrit University]], [[Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati|IISER Tirupati]]. The district is home to [[Sri City]], one of the leading special economic zone (SEZ) in India. | ||
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|align="center"|[[K. V. B. Puram mandal|K. V. B. Puram]] | |align="center"|[[K. V. B. Puram mandal|K. V. B. Puram]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[Buchinaidu Kandriga mandal|Buchinaidu Kandriga]] | |align="center"|[[Buchinaidu Kandriga mandal|Buchinaidu Kandriga]] | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
STPI, Tirupati with a 10,000 sq.ft. facility for incubation was started in the year 2002. <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://stpi.in/en/tirupati |title=About STPI Tirupati |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=STPI}}</ref> | STPI, Tirupati with a 10,000 sq.ft. facility for incubation was started in the year 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://stpi.in/en/tirupati |title=About STPI Tirupati |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=STPI}}</ref> | ||
[[Sri City]], a SEZ was started in the year 2008. | [[Sri City]], a SEZ was started in the year 2008. | ||
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===Roadways=== | ===Roadways=== | ||
[[National Highway 16 (India)|NH 16]], [[National Highway 71 (India)|NH 71]], [[National Highway 140 (India)|NH 140]], [[National Highway 716 (India)|NH 716]] and [[National Highway 140 (India)|NH 565]] pass through the district. Six lane express way connecting Tirupati and Bangalore via Chittoor is operational. <ref>{{cite web|title=List of National Highways passing through A.P. State|url=http://aproads.cgg.gov.in/getInfo.do?dt=1&oId=33|website=Roads and Buildings Department|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=22 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328053359/http://aproads.cgg.gov.in/getInfo.do?dt=1&oId=33|archive-date=28 March 2016}}</ref> | [[National Highway 16 (India)|NH 16]], [[National Highway 71 (India)|NH 71]], [[National Highway 140 (India)|NH 140]], [[National Highway 716 (India)|NH 716]] and [[National Highway 140 (India)|NH 565]] pass through the district. Six lane express way connecting Tirupati and Bangalore via Chittoor is operational.<ref>{{cite web|title=List of National Highways passing through A.P. State|url=http://aproads.cgg.gov.in/getInfo.do?dt=1&oId=33|website=Roads and Buildings Department|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=22 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328053359/http://aproads.cgg.gov.in/getInfo.do?dt=1&oId=33|archive-date=28 March 2016}}</ref> | ||
===Railways=== | ===Railways=== | ||
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===Airways=== | ===Airways=== | ||
[[File:Tirupati Airport View.jpg|thumb|Tirupati Airport View]] | [[File:Tirupati Airport View.jpg|thumb|Tirupati Airport View]] | ||
[[Tirupati Airport]], the second-largest airport in [[Andhra Pradesh]], is located {{cvt|15|km}} from the [[Tirupati]] city centre and has daily flights to several domestic destinations. Tirupati Airport is upgraded to an international airport. The new international terminal was inaugurated on 22 October 2015, but {{as of |2023|03|lc=y}} is not operational. <ref name=newterminal>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tirupati-international-airport-inauguration-on-vijaya-dasami/article7751455.ece|title=Tirupati International Airport inauguration on Vijaya Dasami|work=The hindu|access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> The nearest operational international airport is [[Chennai International Airport]] which is {{convert|130|km|abbr=on}} from Tirupati. | [[Tirupati Airport]], the second-largest airport in [[Andhra Pradesh]], is located {{cvt|15|km}} from the [[Tirupati]] city centre and has daily flights to several domestic destinations. Tirupati Airport is upgraded to an international airport. The new international terminal was inaugurated on 22 October 2015, but {{as of |2023|03|lc=y}} is not operational.<ref name=newterminal>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tirupati-international-airport-inauguration-on-vijaya-dasami/article7751455.ece|title=Tirupati International Airport inauguration on Vijaya Dasami|work=The hindu|access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> The nearest operational international airport is [[Chennai International Airport]] which is {{convert|130|km|abbr=on}} from Tirupati. | ||
===Waterways=== | ===Waterways=== | ||
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==Tourist attractions== | ==Tourist attractions== | ||
[[Tirupati]], [[Tirumala]] and [[Srikalahasti]] have famous Hindu temples. Tiruamala, at a distance of 22 km from Tirupati, is abode of [[Sri Vekateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala|Venkateswara Swamy temple]] attracting 50000-100000 visitors. [[Pulicat Lake]], a salt water lake spread over 500 Sq.Km, and [[Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary]], famous for [[Spot-billed pelican]], at a distance of 80 Km from Tirupati are popular environmental tourist attractions. [[Chandragiri Fort, Andhra Pradesh|Chandragiri Fort]] an 11th century fort, [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]], a space launch center are other places of interest. | [[Tirupati]], [[Tirumala]] and [[Srikalahasti]] have famous Hindu temples. Tiruamala, at a distance of 22 km from Tirupati, is abode of [[Sri Vekateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala|Venkateswara Swamy temple]] attracting 50000-100000 visitors. [[Pulicat Lake]], a salt water lake spread over 500 Sq.Km, and [[Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary]], famous for [[Spot-billed pelican]], at a distance of 80 Km from Tirupati are popular environmental tourist attractions. [[Chandragiri Fort, Andhra Pradesh|Chandragiri Fort]] an 11th century fort, [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]], a space launch center are other places of interest. | ||
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