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The Tirupathi
Overview
Tirupati is a city in Chittoor district of the
Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipal
corporation and the headquarters of Tirupati (urban)
mandal, and of the Tirupati revenue division.As of
2011 census, it had a population of 374,260, making
it the ninth most populous city in Andhra Pradesh.
Tirupati is also home to many educational institutions
and universities.
Tirupati is located at 13.65°N 79.42°E in the Chittoor
District of South Indian State of Andhra Pradesh.
Tirumala, which is the home to Sri Venkateswara Temple,
is also located within the hills.
Tirupati is surrounded by Srikalahasti towards the East,
Puttur towards the South, Poothalapattu towards the west
and the Seshachalam hills towards the North.
Place Of
Interest
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is the most notable temple for being the world’s richest Vaishnavite temple of Lord Venkateswara. Besides historic temples there are other tourist destinations in and around the city. Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park in Tirupati is the second largest zoo park in Asia, which covers an area of 5532 acres. Tirupati also hosts a Regional Science centre.