Tirupati district

History

This region was part of Chittoor district. On 26 January 2022, Balaji district was proposed to be formed from parts of Chittoor and Nellore districts as one of the twenty-six districts. Based on public feedback, the proposed district was later renamed as Tirupati district. The district officially came into existence on 4 April 2022 with Gudur and Sullurupeta revenue divisions from Nellore district, and Tirupati revenue division from Chittoor district. The Srikalahasti revenue division was newly created. On 31 December 2025, Gudur revenue division was reorganised, with the mandals of Gudur, Kota, and Chillakur being merged into Nellore district. Where Penagalur, Chitvel, Pullampeta ,Obulavaripalle and Railway Koduru mandals of Annamayya district were merged into this district.

Geography

Tirupati district is located between the northern latitudes of 13°21′54″ and 14°30′40″ and between the eastern longitudes 79°5′42″ and 80°4′10″, this district is located in Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh. It is bordered by SPSR Nellore district, Kadapa district to the north, Chittoor and Annamayya districts to the west, Chittoor and Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu to the south and Bay of Bengal to the east.

The river Swarnamukhi flows through Tirupati, Srikalahasti, Naidupeta, Vakadu and join into the Bay of Bengal. The major part of Pulicat Lake is in this district.

Flora and fauna

Tirupati district hosts diverse ecosystems including forests, wetlands and hill ranges that support rich biodiversity. The district includes parts of the Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuary located in the Seshachalam hills. Important bird habitats such as Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary are also situated in the district and are known for migratory bird species.

Additionally, the Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary, located in neighbouring districts, lies close to the boundary of Tirupati district near Penagalur and Chitvel mandals.

Demographics

Based on the 2011 census data, Tirupati district as of year 2025 had a population of 2,240,277, of which 781,194 (34.87%) lived in urban areas. It had a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 516,319 (23.05%) and 157,676 (7.04%) of the population respectively. 93.94% of the population follow Hinduism, with a small minority follows Islam and Christianity.

78.28% of the population spoke Telugu, 10.25% Tamil and 10.42% Urdu as their first language.

Politics

The district is part of three parliamentary constituencies and seven assembly constituencies. The parliamentary constituency are Tirupati (Lok Sabha constituency) , Rajampet Lok Sabha constituency(partial) and Chittoor Lok Sabha constituency(partial). The assembly constituencies are given below.

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Srikalahasti, Sullurupeta and Tirupati, which are further subdivided into a total of 36 mandals, each headed by a sub-collector.

Mandals

The list of 36 mandals in Tirupati district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below.

1. Srikalahasti revenue division
   1. Balayapalli
   2. Dakkili
   3. K.V.B.Puram
   4. Nagalapuram
   5. Narayanavanam
   6. Pichatur
   7. Renigunta
   8. Srikalahasti
   9. Thottambedu
   10. Venkatagiri
   11. Yerpedu
2. Sullurupeta revenue division
   1. Buchinaidu Kandriga
   2. Chittamur
   3. Doravarisatram
   4. Naidupeta
   5. Ozili
   6. Pellakur
   7. Satyavedu
   8. Sullurpeta
   9. Tada
   10. Vakadu
   11. Varadaiahpalem
3. Tirupati revenue division
   1. Chandragiri
   2. Chinnagottigallu
   3. Chitvel
   4. Koduru
   5. Obulavaripalle
   6. Pakala
   7. Penagalur
   8. Pullampeta
   9. Puttur
   10. Ramachandrapuram
   11. Tirupati Rural
   12. Tirupati Urban
   13. Vadamalapeta
   14. Yerravaripalem

Cities and towns

The district has one municipal corporation at Tirupati city, and five municipalities at Srikalahasti, Naidupeta, Sullurpeta, Puttur and Venkatagiri. This district also has many census towns, 822 gram panchayats and 1107 villages.

Economy

STPI, Tirupati with a 10,000 sq.ft. facility for incubation was started in the year 2002. Sri City, a SEZ was started in the year 2008.

50,000-100,000 devotees visit The Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala everyday, contributing to the tourism driven economy of the district.

Transport

Roadways

NH 16, NH 71, NH 140, NH 716 and NH 565 pass through the district. Six lane express way connecting Tirupati and Bangalore via Chittoor is operational.

Railways

Tirupati railway station is among the busiest railway stations of India. It is on the Renigunta-Katpadi railway line. Renigunta Junction, Srikalahasti railway station, Sullurupeta railway station, Koduru railway station and Pakala Junction are major railway stations.

Airways

Tirupati Airport, the second-largest airport in Andhra Pradesh, is located 15 km (9.3 mi) 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.

Waterways

Dugarajapatnam Port is a proposed port in the district.

Education

Sri Venkateswara University, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, National Sanskrit University, Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU) and Krea University are some of the universities in the district.

Several eminent institutes of excellence such as Government Institute of Ceramic Technology, National Institute of Ocean Technology, IIT Tirupati, IISER Tirupati, Indian Culinary Institute, Tirupati, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Sri Venkateswara Institute of Cancer Care and Advanced Research Tata Trusts - SVICCAR Hospital, Institute of Financial Management and Research, College of Horticulture, Railway Koduru and Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City are present in the district.

The National Atmospheric Research Laboratory of the Department of Space is at village Gadanki in Pakala mandal. The lab is involved in carrying out fundamental and applied research in Atmospheric and Space Sciences.

Tourist attractions

Tirupati, Tirumala and Srikalahasti have famous Hindu temples. Tirumala, at a distance of 22 km from Tirupati, is abode of 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 an 11th century fort, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, a space launch center are other places of interest.

Notable people

1. M. A. Ayyangar born in Tiruchanur – First Deputy Speaker and Second Speaker of Lok Sabha
2. Madhurantakam Rajaram born in Damalcheruvu – Telugu short story writer, Winner of Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993
3. N. Chandrababu Naidu born in Naravaripalle – Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and Former Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh
4. N. Janardhana Reddy born in Vakadu – Former Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh
5. Raj Reddy born in Katur – Indian-American computer scientist and Winner of Turing Award in 1994
6. Roja Selvamani born in Bhakarapeta – Indian actress and Former Minister for Tourism,
   Culture and Youth Advancement of Andhra Pradesh
7. Shafi born in Chandragiri – Indian actor