Anantapur Pincodes

Officially known as Anantapuramu district, this region is one of the eight that form the Rayalaseema area in Andhra Pradesh, India, with its administrative center in the city of Anantapur. Recognized as one of the driest zones in the southern part of the country, it is expansive, covering 10,205 square kilometers. It’s flanked to the north by the Kurnool and Nandyal districts, to the east by Kadapa district, to the south by the Sri Sathya Sai district, and to the southwest and west by Karnataka’s Chitradurga and Bellary districts, making it a part of the Rayalaseema region.

The district’s terrain is diverse; the northern sector is characterized by vast stretches of black cotton soil, while the southern area is predominantly composed of infertile red soil. It features significant hill ranges, notably the Mutchukota and Nagasamudram hills, which contribute to its 70% forest coverage.

The main rivers enriching the district are the Penna, Chithravathi, Pedda Hagari, Chinna Hagari, Thadakaleru, and Pandameru. With an average altitude of around 1300 feet above sea level, the district receives an average annual rainfall of 508.2 mm, positioning it at the lower end of the rainfall spectrum in Andhra Pradesh.

Based on the 2011 Indian Census, the then-unified Anantapur district had a population of 4,081,148 across 968,160 households, making it the seventh most populous district in Andhra Pradesh. Spanning 19,130 km², it was the largest district by area in the state. The sex ratio stood at 977 females for every 1000 males, while the literacy rate was 64.28%. The urban populace accounted for 28.9% of the district’s total population.