Chittoor district

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Chittoor pronunciation (help·info) (Telugu :చిత్తూరు), also known as Chittur, is a city and district of India's Andhra Pradesh state. The city has a population of 152,966 (2001 census). Chittoor is famous for the Tirupati, Kanipakam and Sri Kalahasti temples located nearby. It lies in the Poini River valley of southernmost Andhra Pradesh, on the Bangalore-Chennai highway. It is a market center for mangos, grain, sugarcane, and peanuts. Its industries include oilseed and rice milling. It is also home to Nutrine Confectionaries, a major chocolate manufacturer in India.

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[edit] Chittoor District

The district is bounded by Anantapur District to the northwest, Cuddapah District to the north, Nellore District to the northeast, Tamil Nadu state to the south, and Karnataka state to the southeast. The district has an area of 15,359 km² and population of 3,745,875 of which 21.65% were urban as of 2001. [1] Mango and tamarind groves surround the city of Chittoor, and cattle are raised in the district.

Chittoor District was formed in 1905, dividing the then Kadapah, Nellore and North Arcot districts. Many famous personalities like Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Sir C.R. Reddy,P. Chinnamma Reddy Ex-MLA of Chittoor, Chittoor Nagaiah, Bhasyam vinod kumar, L.M.Sandeep and others hail from this district.

Tirupati temple is the most visited and richest temple in India, often receiving 200,000 visitors a day. Horsley Hills, formerly called Enugu Mallamma Konda, is a summer resort located near the town of Madanapalle. It is known to some as the "Andhra Ooty". Madanapalle is the center of an agricultural region noted for its fruits and vegetables, especially tomatoes. It is also famous for its hospitals, such as the T.B. Sanatorium located at Arogyavaram 5 km from Madanapalle. Rishi Valley, near Horsely Hills and 21 km from Madanapalle, is noted for its residential education Gurukula. One of India's greatest philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti chose this site to set up his Jiddu Krishnamurti Foundation as well as Rishi Valley School, one of India's oldest boarding schools. A zamindari family in northern Andhra Pradesh (in the West Godavari region), the Chitturis, hail from this region.

Gurram Konda, in the western part of the district, is an historic center, with an old fort and a sultan's palace called the Rangini Mahal. Other notable places in the district are Gandikota, Jyothi, Pushpagiri, Ardhagiri, Chandragiri and VontimittaThondavadaTirupatiKalahastiNarayanavanamSrinivasa MangapuramTiruchanur. The District Government Hospital in Chittoor was an administrative centre at some point in time. I believe there was small fort too. Until mid 1970s there was a moat surrounding the hospital and like many other things it has gone into history. The current PCR Govt. Junior college has a history of over 150 years. The founder of this collage is P. Chinnamma Reddy Ex-MLA of Chittoor.It is one of the first high schools of the region. The colonial structure with pillars was very graceful for a long time. Currently the buildings lost all the old charm and in a state of disrepair. The Chittoor co-perative sugar factory was established with the efforts of P. Chinnamma Reddy Ex-MLA of Chittoor. There are many a colonial structures in town. The District Collector's bungalow is one. This huge palatial building is situated in a large piece of land which had an irrigation well and well maintained lawn. We can see cemeteries of the old pets of the British Raj’s District Collectors. The District Judge’s bungalow was a large and majestic one too. However, it got converted into Krishnaveni Women’s college and was later demolished. The other colonial buildings worth mentioning are the Collector’s office, Police Head Quarters and the District Court. However, they are pretty much in ruins for lack of proper maintenance. The Masonic building near the sports stadium too is a significant structure though very few know its history. Before the advent of private schools B.Z.High School was a top choice for the students of Chittoor. It boasted of the best Math Department for a very long time. It was also unique with the fact that it had three mediums (Telugu, Tamil and English) of instruction. Historically current PCR Junior College (Govt. High School of the old) is a popular institution having educated the generations which fought for Independence. It is sad that it fell into bad times and the quality of education went down the hill. Little Flower High School is one of the older Missionary schools which made mark on the town. Krishnaveni Junior College is also a popular educational institute on the name of P.krishnaveni wife of P. Chinnamma Reddy Ex-MLA of Chittoor.B.S. Kannan Junior College is also a popular educational institute. This District has been developing in area of Industrialisation (Chittoor,Tirupati,Gajulamandyam,Renigunta),Tourisim(Chandragiri,Madhanapalli,Tirupati),forestry(Tirupati,Satyavedu,Madanapalli,Mamanduru,Chandragiri),literacy and Infrastructure vide. Apart from Telugu, Tamil is also spoken in Chittoor.

[edit] The Main towns of Chittoor District

[edit] Famous Villages in Chittoor District

Gudipala

[edit] Famous Personalities of Chittoor District

[edit] The Major Industries of Chittoor District

  • S.V. Co-Operative Sugars, Gajulamandyam, Renigunta
  • Ashwini Bio Pharmacy, Gajulamandyam, Renigunta.
  • Rock Up co, Gajulamandya, Renigunta
  • Pioneer Alloy Casting, Gajulamandyam, Renigunta
  • Semi Govt-Mint Factory, Gajulamandyam, Renigunta
  • Nutrine Confectionaries Pvt. Ltd. Chittoor
  • Chittoor Co-Operative Sugars, Chittoor
  • Vijaya Milk Dairy, Chittoor
  • Gopika Milk Dairy, Chittoor
  • Sreenivasa Distillers, Chittoor
  • Amaron Batteries, Tirupathi
  • Vishnu Chemicals, Srikalahasti
  • Lanco Castings, Srikalahasti
  • Sri Balaji Boteling (Thumps UP), Srikalahasti
  • Kcp-Mayura Sugars, Srikalahasti
  • Sri Balaji Boteling (Thumps UP), Srikalahasti

Chittoor Town is renowned for granites. Chittoor has more than 60-70 major granite industries.

[edit] Educational institutions

Chittoor District is home to many reputed educational institutions. The notable ones are:

  • P.C.R Junior Collage
  • P.M.High School, Gajulamandyam, Reniguta
  • Srinivasa Educational Institute of Commerce(SEICOM),Tirupati.
  • K.R.J.College, Gajulamadyam, Renigunta
  • SaiJyothi Junior College, Puttur
  • Sri Srinivasa Junior College, Renigunta
  • Krishnaveni junior collage
  • Krishna Teja Educational Group
  • Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College
  • Krishna Teja Dental College
  • Krishna Teja Junior College
  • Sreenivaasa Institute of Technology And Management Studies (SITAMS)
  • Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupati
  • School of Management and Information Sciences (Earlier School of Business Management)SVU Campus
  • Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati
  • M.P.P.U.P.School, Gajulamandyam, Renigunta
  • Infant Jesus English Medium School, Renigunta,
  • Ele.School, Rangampeta, Chandragiri
  • Sri Venkateswara Agricultural Collge, Tirupati
  • Sri Venkateswara Degree College, Tirupati
  • Sri Govinda Raja Degree College, Tirupati
  • Oriental Sankskrit College, Tirupati
  • Sri Venkateswara Music College, Tirupati
  • Sri Padmavathi Degree College, Tirupati
  • Sri Venkateswara Junior College, Tirupati
  • Padmavati Mahila University, Tirupati
  • Little Flower school, Tirupati
  • Sri Venkateswara Institute of Science and Tech, Chittoor
  • PVKN Arts College, Greamspet, Chittoor
  • Vignanasudha Degree College, Chittoor
  • RamaRaja Institute of Technology & Science, Tirupati
  • Vivekanandha Junior College Chittoor
  • Srikalahasteeswara Institute of Tech & Sciences, Srikalahasti
  • SVA Govt College for Boys, Srikalahasti
  • SVA Govt College for Girls, Srikalahasti

Others include:

  • BZ High School, Chittoor
  • B T College, Madanapalli
  • Rishi valley School, Madanapalle.
  • Vidyodaya English medium school, Madanapalle.
  • Arogyamatha English medium school, Madanapalle.
  • Hope high school, Madanapalle.
  • ZP High School Madanapalle.
  • Madanapalle Institute of Technical Sciences (MITS, Madanapalle.
  • Sarojini English Medium School, Bangarupalyam.
  • Sree Vidyaniketan Engineering College
  • Srinivasa Engineering College, Puttur
  • Girvani Vidyalaya, Chittoor
  • Sri Venkata Perumal Engineering College, Puttur (?)
  • Socrates Residential High School, Tirupati
  • Silver Bells Central School, Tirupati
  • PCR Govt high school, Chittoor
  • Little Flower school, Chittoor
  • Kings English School, Chittoor
  • Maharshi Vidya Mandir, Chittoor
  • Government Junior College (Boys), Pakala
  • Government Junior College (Girls), Pakala
  • Government High School, Pakala
  • ZP High School(Boys), Srikalahasti
  • ZP High School(Girls), Srikalahasti
  • Vikram Junior College, Srikalahasti
  • Vamsi Junior College, Srikalahasti
  • Ele.School,A.Rangampeta,Chandragiri
  • M.P.P.U.P School,Gajulamandyam,Renigunta
  • P.M.High School,Gajulamandyam,Reniguta
  • Rayalaseema Junior College, Sriakalahasti
  • Rushi vally English Medium High School, Srikalahasti
  • Swamy Vivekananda English Medium High School, Srikalahasti
  • Raja English Medium School, Sriaklahasti
  • Raja Junior College, Srikalahasti
  • MGM Residential School, Srikalahasti
  • Balaji English Medium High School, Srikalahasti

[edit] Websites About Chittoor


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Major cities Anantapur • Adoni • Chittoor • Kadapa • Eluru • Guntur • Kakinada • Karimnagar • Khammam • Kurnool • Machilipatnam • Nandyal • Nalgonda • Nellore • Nizamabad • Ongole • Proddatur • Ramagundam • Rajahmundry • Sangareddi • Secunderabad • Srikakulam • Tirupati • Vijayawada • Vizianagaram • Visakhapatnam • Warangal
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