Puttur, Andhra Pradesh

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Puttur | type = city | latd = 13.45 | longd = 79.55
locator_position = right | state_name = Andhra Pradesh
district = Chittoor
leader_title =Congress
leader_name =Muddu Krishnama Naidu
altitude = 144
population_as_of = 2007
population_total = ~90,000| population_density =
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area_telephone = +918577
postal_code = 517583
vehicle_code_range = AP-03
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Puttur is a census town and mandal headquarters in Chittoor district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Geography

Puttur is located at coord|13.45|N|79.55|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Puttur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Puttur] ] . It has an average elevation of 144 metres (472 feet).
Puttur is situated on the way from Tirupati to Chennai.It is recently added in the TUDA region.
Distance from Puttur to:
Tirupati - 35 km. approx
Chennai - 110 km. approx
Nearest Rail Head : Puttur Railway Station

To Reach Puttur from Tirupati (35 km approximately):
By Train : Tirupati Railway Station (Sapthagiri Express, Garudadri Express).
By Bus : From Tirupati Bus Stand.

To Reach Puttur from Chennai (110 km approx.):
By Train : Chennai Central Station ( Sapthagiri Express, Garudadri Express, Mumbai Express and Mumbai Mail stops here ).
By Bus : From Koyambedu Bus Stand, all buses going to Tirupati (via Tiruttani / Uthukottai ) stop here.

Demographics

As of 2007, Puttur has a population of approx 90,000. Puttur has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 64%. In Puttur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Telugu and Tamil are widely spoken here.

The World famous "Natural Bone Setting" Hospital is located here. From ancient days, broken bones are set by Herbal leaves without operation, as it is one of the oldest procedure which gained popularity by the people all over the world. Though called puttur bone setters,this hospital is actually located in rachapalem a village near puttur. A family of kshatriyas found out this unique procedure and their descendants are still responsible for the management of this hospital.

And the first Railway Track in Andhra Pradesh was built between Puttur and Renigunta.

While laying the railway track, Tamil workers called this place as "PUDHU OORU" which means "NEW PLACE". In due course of time, this name was changed to "PUTTURU" by the Telugu people in and around this place.

Education in Puttur

As most of the employees choose Puttur to stay with their families, this has led to adding up of a chain of educational institutions serving the students with quality education.

Following are the most popular schools/colleges in town:
1. S.R.S Govt Junior College. (One of the first junior colleges in town)2. Governament Degree College. (One of the first degree colleges in town)3. Seshasai High School.4. Seshachala Talent School.5. Jnana Jyothi Vidya Mandir.6. Sri Sai Nirmala Vidyalayam.7. Himaja School.8. Vedavyasa Vidhya Nikethan.9. Seshachala Junior College.10. Sri Sai Jyothi Junior College.11. Himaja Junior College.12. Seshachala Degree College.(first private degree college in mandal)13. Siddharth Institute of Engineering and ring and Technology.14. Seshachala Institute of Technology.15. Seshachala Institute of Pharmaceutical Studies.16. Seshachala Institute of Computer Studies. (First MCA college in Puttur Mandal)17. Seshachala institute of management Studies.(First MBA college in Puttur Mandal)18. Seshachala Institute of Postgraduate Studies.19. Seshachala Institute of Teacher Education.(B.Ed)20. Siddharth Institute of Computer Studies.21. Siddharth Institute of Management Studies.22. KKC Institute of Computer Studies.23. KKC Institute of Management Studies.24. KKC College of Nursing.25. Srinivasa College of Education.26. Sri Venkatesa Perumal College of Engineering & Technology.

Proposed colleges :

1. Seshachala College of Nursing.2. Seshachala Law College.3. Sri Vidhya Degree collegecompany:patnam company

Assembly Constituency

Puttur is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh.

* 1952 - Kumar swami (KMPP)
* 1953 - R.B.V. Sudharshan varma (Indian National Congress)
* 1955 - R.B. RamaKrishnam raju (Independent)
* 1962 - P. Narayan Reddy (Indian National Congress)
* 1967 - G. Sivaiah (CPI)
* 1972 - E. Gopal raju (Indian National Congress)
* 1978 - K.B. Siddaiah (Janatha)
* 1983 - Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu (Telugu Desam Party)
* 1985 - Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu (Telugu Desam Party)
* 1989 - Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu (Telugu Desam Party)
* 1994 - Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu (Telugu Desam Party)
* 1999 - Reddyvari Rajasekhar Reddy (Telugu Desam Party)
* 2004 - Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu (Indian National Congress)

Phone Numbers

STD Area Code - 08577

Tourist Attractions

Kailasanatha Kona (waterfalls;Lord Shiva's Temple)
Sadasiva Kona (Waterfalls)
Moola Kona (Waterfalls)
Bone-Setting Hospital (2 km from Puttur Railway Station)
KarvetiNagaram (Venugopala Swamy Temple; Fort; A big man-made Pond)
NarayanaVanam (Sacred Temple; The venue of the sacred marriage between Lord Venkateshwara and Goddess Padmavati)
Sri Draupadi Devi Sametha Dharmarajula Temple, near Puttur Railway Station.

-- AP tourism has built guest houses at Kailasanatha Kona and Near to Bypass Road(Punnami) in the outskirts of Puttur.

-- All these places are within 20 k.m. reach (14 miles approx.)

Festivals in Puttur

The local festival called Thirunallu is celebrated in the month of August every year for 5 days. The whole town of Puttur will wear a festive look during the festival. The Car Festival is most important part of Thirunallu. The huge car will be decorated and taken across the important streets of Puttur. Also, a small exhibition and shandy will take place on those days, entertaining the people. In the shandy, people will be seen buying small toys, decorating items, cosmetics, and home appliances.

Places of Interest near Puttur

1. Tirupati (35km)
2. Tiruttani (35km)
3. Narayanavanam (5km)
4. Kailasa Kona (15km)
5. Karvetinagaram (15km)
6. Nagalapuram (35km)

External links

* http://whitesroad.blogspot.com/2007_02_01_archive.html
* http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mag/2005/11/13/stories/2005111300370400.htm
* http://www.thehindu.com/2006/01/18/stories/2006011804550300.htm
* http://www.maplandia.com/india/andhra-pradesh/chittoor/puttur/
* http://www.drkgr-putturthailam.com/html/profile.htm
* http://wikimapia.org/country/India/Andhra_Pradesh/Puttur/

References

* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Puttur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Puttur (red dots are railways)]