Tirupati district is one of the twenty-six districts in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region of the Andhra Pradesh state.
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10 Facts About Tirupati district
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Tirupati district is known for its numerous historic temples, including the Hindu shrine of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Sri Kalahasteeswara temple and many others.
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Tirupati district was once the part of Larger North Arcot district of Madras Presidency and subsequently become the part of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh until carved out as the separate district in 2022.
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The district is an educational hub and has central and state universities and institutes including IIT Tirupati, Sri Venkateswara University, National Sanskrit University, IISER Tirupati.
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The Tirupati district is home to Sri City, one of the leading special economic zone in India with total investments of 4 billion USD and over two hundred companies from 28 countries.
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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?.
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The name was later changed to Tirupati district and came into existence on 4 April 2022, with Gudur, Sullurupeta revenue divisions from Nellore district and Srikalahasti and Tirupati divisions from Chittoor district, with Srikalahasti division being newly created.
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District has four revenue divisions, Gudur, Srikalahasti, Sullurupeta and Tirupati and has one administrative headquarters Tirupati, each headed by a sub-collector.
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The Tirupati district has six municipalities at Gudur, Srikalahasti, Naidupeta, Sullurpeta, Puttur and Venkatagiri.
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The other important railway stations in the Tirupati district are Srikalahasti railway station, Pakala junction, Puttur and Sullurupeta railway station.
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