Anantapur City is head quarter and municipal corporation of the Anantapur district of the state Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the largest district of Andhra Pradesh with 64 mandals (administrative divisions). It is known for being the district with second lowest rain fall in India after Jaisalmerdistrict of Rajasthan State. It is located 356 kilometres (221 mi) south of the state capital, Hyderabad and 196 kilometres (122 mi) north of Bangalore on the NH-7. Anantapur was headquarters of “Datta Mandalam” (Rayalaseema and Bellary districts) in 1799 and Sir Thomas Manro was the first collector for ceded districts. Anantapur was a position of strategic importance for the British Indian Army during the Second World War. The JNTU-CEA campus was once a bunker for the British artillery; the remains of which can still be found on the campus location.
Anantapur has a semi-arid climate, with hot and dry conditions for most of the year. Summers start in late February, and peak in May with average high temperatures in the 37 °C (99 °F) range. Anantapur does get pre-monsoon showers starting as early as March, mainly through north easterly winds blowing in from Kerala. The monsoon arrives in September and lasts until early November with about 250 mm (9.8 in) of precipitation. A dry, mild winter starts in late November and lasts until early February; with little humidity and average temperatures in the 22–23 °C (72–73 °F) range, this is the best time to visit Anantapur. Total annual rainfall is about 22 in (560 mm).
01.Iskcon temple service akshaya pathra to 20000 govt children’s. 02.In March 1995, Sathya Sai Baba started a project to provide drinking water to 1.2 million people in the drought-prone Rayalaseema region in the Anantapur 03.Ferrer started the Vicente Ferrer Foundation in 1996 in Andhra Pradesh. The foundation, which mainly works with the Dalit caste, organized wells and irrigation systems, has funded three hospitals, an AIDS clinic, a family planning centre, 14 rural clinics, 1,700 schools, some 30,000 houses and the planting of over 3 million trees. The work of the foundation has improved the lives of more than 2.5 million people 04.
The Anantapur Sports Village (ASV), located alongside the National Highway 7, has all the makings of a major sports destination. The Anantapur Cricket Ground, no doubt, enjoys the pride of place in the 40-acre (160,000 m2) complex, but the other facilities here do not lag behind either. That the complex is managed by the Rural Development Trust (RDT), an NGO, is commendable, but where it scores is in the maintenance. Unlike other infrastructure, say in Hyderabad or Pune where they lie mostly unused, there’s activity here, almost right through the year.
2.Lepakshi Temple (is renowned as the repository of the best mural paintings of the Vijayanagar Kings. Lepakshi consists of three shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and ‘Virabhadra’). The temple is decorated with superbly sculptured pillars on which are carved life-size representations of musicians and dancers in various poses displaying spirit and vigour. One can also see the world’s largest Nandi (stone sculpture of the bull which Lord Shiva rides and the gate keeper of the Shiva) Lepakshi is 14 km from Hindupur
Anantapur has many sports facilities and has played host to Irani Cup in 1963-64 when Rest of India scored their lowest total of 83 against the then Ranji trophy winners Bombay, played at the Sanjeeva Reddy stadium. Several Ranji trophy matches and other regional tournaments for basketball, badminton, etc. have been hosted in Anantapur. Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis star is setting up the Nadal Tennis School (NTS), the first of its kind in the world, at the Anantapur Sports Village (ASV).
Anantapur City is well connected to most major cities in India by the National Highways NH7 and NH 205(Chennai-Anantapur). Anantapur also has direct train connection to Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hindupuram Adoni, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Pune, Vishakapatnam, etc. Puttaparthi which is 80 km south of Anantapur is the nearest airport with scheduled air services while Bangalore, 168 km away (Devana Halli) has an international airport and is well connected to rest of India.
20.Penukonda (Ghanagiri) 70 km from Anantapur and 120 km from Bangalore Air port: Hazrat Baba Fakroddin Dargah, Biggest Hanuman Statue laid from 14th century at entrance of Penukonda, Port wall, Timmarusu Samadhi, Big Narasimha swamy temple and big tank at hill top, One of the oldest Jain temple in the world (Pache Parswanatha swamy temple), Gagan Mahal (Summer resort for empire Krishna devaraya) are located in only Spiritual Town
24.Sri Ramalingeswara Swami temple in Jarutla Rampuram near to Uravakonda. 15 km from Uravakonda and 65 km from Anatapur. 15 km from Penna Ahobilam. This temple is in remote area. In this temple the water always flows under Siva Lingam from north to south. That’s why we called it South Kasi. Beside this temple is a big hill and a big forest (around 6,500 acres) and behind this temple is Penna River and M.P.R Dam.
03.Ferrer started the Vicente Ferrer Foundation in 1996 in Andhra Pradesh. The foundation, which mainly works with the Dalit caste, organized wells and irrigation systems, has funded three hospitals, an AIDS clinic, a family planning centre, 14 rural clinics, 1,700 schools, some 30,000 houses and the planting of over 3 million trees. The work of the foundation has improved the lives of more than 2.5 million people
26.Sri Sringeri Sankar Matt situated on the Bengaluru Highway opposite the Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Learning is a seat of knowledge. The temple complex is situated on 1.8 acres (7,300 m2) and has the shrines of Sri Saradamba, Lord Ganesha, Sri Sankaracharya and Lord Chandra mouleeswara. The serene atmosphere and picturesque location makes the temple aa place to be visited daily.
As of 2011 India census, Anantapur has a population of 362,340 (urban agglomeration 441,895). The sex ratio is 995 females per 1000 males and 9% of the population were under 6 years old. Effective literacy is 81.88%; male literacy is 88.54% and female literacy is 75.24%. Telugu, Urdu, Kannada and English are the predominant languages of this city.
Anantapur City is head quarter and municipal corporation of the Anantapur district of the state Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the largest district of Andhra Pradesh with 64 mandals (administrative divisions). It is known for being the district with second lowest rain fall in India after Jaisalmerdistrict of Rajasthan State. It is located 356 kilometres (221 mi) south of the state capital, Hyderabad and 196 kilometres (122 mi) north of Bangalore on the NH-7. Anantapur was headquarters of “Datta Mandalam” (Rayalaseema and Bellary districts) in 1799 and Sir Thomas Manro was the first collector for ceded districts. Anantapur was a position of strategic importance for the British Indian Army during the Second World War. The JNTU-CEA campus was once a bunker for the British artillery; the remains of which can still be found on the campus location.
Anantapur has a semi-arid climate, with hot and dry conditions for most of the year. Summers start in late February, and peak in May with average high temperatures in the 37 °C (99 °F) range. Anantapur does get pre-monsoon showers starting as early as March, mainly through north easterly winds blowing in from Kerala. The monsoon arrives in September and lasts until early November with about 250 mm (9.8 in) of precipitation. A dry, mild winter starts in late November and lasts until early February; with little humidity and average temperatures in the 22–23 °C (72–73 °F) range, this is the best time to visit Anantapur. Total annual rainfall is about 22 in (560 mm).
01.Iskcon temple service akshaya pathra to 20000 govt children’s. 02.In March 1995, Sathya Sai Baba started a project to provide drinking water to 1.2 million people in the drought-prone Rayalaseema region in the Anantapur 03.Ferrer started the Vicente Ferrer Foundation in 1996 in Andhra Pradesh. The foundation, which mainly works with the Dalit caste, organized wells and irrigation systems, has funded three hospitals, an AIDS clinic, a family planning centre, 14 rural clinics, 1,700 schools, some 30,000 houses and the planting of over 3 million trees. The work of the foundation has improved the lives of more than 2.5 million people 04.
The Anantapur Sports Village (ASV), located alongside the National Highway 7, has all the makings of a major sports destination. The Anantapur Cricket Ground, no doubt, enjoys the pride of place in the 40-acre (160,000 m2) complex, but the other facilities here do not lag behind either. That the complex is managed by the Rural Development Trust (RDT), an NGO, is commendable, but where it scores is in the maintenance. Unlike other infrastructure, say in Hyderabad or Pune where they lie mostly unused, there’s activity here, almost right through the year.
2.Lepakshi Temple (is renowned as the repository of the best mural paintings of the Vijayanagar Kings. Lepakshi consists of three shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and ‘Virabhadra’). The temple is decorated with superbly sculptured pillars on which are carved life-size representations of musicians and dancers in various poses displaying spirit and vigour. One can also see the world’s largest Nandi (stone sculpture of the bull which Lord Shiva rides and the gate keeper of the Shiva) Lepakshi is 14 km from Hindupur
Anantapur has many sports facilities and has played host to Irani Cup in 1963-64 when Rest of India scored their lowest total of 83 against the then Ranji trophy winners Bombay, played at the Sanjeeva Reddy stadium. Several Ranji trophy matches and other regional tournaments for basketball, badminton, etc. have been hosted in Anantapur. Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis star is setting up the Nadal Tennis School (NTS), the first of its kind in the world, at the Anantapur Sports Village (ASV).
Anantapur City is well connected to most major cities in India by the National Highways NH7 and NH 205(Chennai-Anantapur). Anantapur also has direct train connection to Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hindupuram Adoni, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Pune, Vishakapatnam, etc. Puttaparthi which is 80 km south of Anantapur is the nearest airport with scheduled air services while Bangalore, 168 km away (Devana Halli) has an international airport and is well connected to rest of India.
20.Penukonda (Ghanagiri) 70 km from Anantapur and 120 km from Bangalore Air port: Hazrat Baba Fakroddin Dargah, Biggest Hanuman Statue laid from 14th century at entrance of Penukonda, Port wall, Timmarusu Samadhi, Big Narasimha swamy temple and big tank at hill top, One of the oldest Jain temple in the world (Pache Parswanatha swamy temple), Gagan Mahal (Summer resort for empire Krishna devaraya) are located in only Spiritual Town