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Updated Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Anantapur?

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Mandatory Self-Declaration Form for international passengers arriving in India.
  • Local semi-arid weather conditions with hot and dry periods.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Anantapur month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Anantapur are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 30–31°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and September the wettest (about 148 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.918.9710.4
February34.020.5211.3
March37.424.0211.8
April39.426.9711.8
May37.826.84910.9
June33.824.9869.3
July31.824.11147.6
August32.023.81168.6
September31.623.51489.1
October31.422.71279.6
November30.421.1649.7
December29.519.2259.7

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Irani Cup in 1963–64

    Hosted in Anantapur at the Sanjeeva Reddy stadium where Rest of India scored 83 against Bombay.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

    Former President of India and the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, originating from the town.

  • Paidi Lakshmayya

    The first member of Parliament from Anantapur's Lok Sabha Constituency.

  • Kallur Subba Rao

    Indian freedom activist and the first speaker of the Andhra Assembly.

  • Kadiri Venkata Reddy

    Indian film director, writer, and producer from Anantapur.

  • Sathya Sai Baba

    Godman and philanthropist associated with the region.

Historical figures

  • Sathya Sai Baba

    Godman and philanthropist historically associated with the region.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Anantapur clock tower

    Wikidata places this site in Anantapur. Clock tower in Andhra Pradesh, India.

  • K.C. Ramanna Hospital

    Wikidata places this site in Anantapur. Building in India.

  • Clock Tower

    A prominent neighbourhood landmark and reference point in Anantapur city.

  • ISKCON Temple

    A notable temple and landmark located in Anantapur.

  • Anantapur Cricket Ground

    A 40-acre cricket complex managed by the Rural Development Trust (RDT).

  • Sri Mounagiri Kshetram

    Features a 39ft height monolithic Hanuman statue in Anantapur.

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01 · History

How Anantapur took shape

Anantapur is a city situated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, serving as both the mandal headquarters of Anantapuru mandal and the divisional headquarters of the Anantapur revenue division. Positioned along National Highway 44, the urban center is located at geographic coordinates 14.68°N 77.6°E.

The settlement occupies a terrain with an average elevation of 335 meters. This geographic setting features a semi-arid climate dominated by hot and dry conditions for the majority of the year, punctuated by a monsoon period arriving between September and early November, and a dry, mild winter lasting from late November until early February. Total annual rainfall measures approximately 580 mm.

Spatial relationships connect the municipality across the regional landscape, establishing distances of 484 km from Vijayawada, 148 km from Kurnool, and 210 km from Bengaluru, which houses the closest international airport. Historically, the location served as the headquarters of the Datta Mandalam in 1799 and maintained strategic importance for the British Indian Army during the Second World War.

02 · Overview

Anantapur, in brief

Anantapur

Anantapur, officially known as Ananthapuramu, is a city situated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Serving as the mandal headquarters of Anantapuru mandal and the divisional headquarters of the Anantapur revenue division, the settlement is positioned along National Highway 44.

Geographically, the locality is situated at the coordinates 14.68°N 77.6°E, maintaining an average elevation of 335 meters, or 1,099 feet. Regarding spatial separation from other regional hubs, the city lies 484 km away from Vijayawada, 148 km away from Kurnool, and 210 km away from Bengaluru, which serves as the closest international airport at a distance of 190 kilometers. Connectivity is supported through National Highway 44 and National Highway 205, with the municipal road network spanning a total length of 298.12 kilometers.

The prevailing environmental profile features a semi-arid climate dominated by hot and dry conditions throughout most of the year. Summer conditions initiate in late February and peak during May, while pre-monsoon showers arrive as early as March through north-easterly winds originating from Kerala. The monsoon period runs from September until early November, delivering roughly 250 mm, or 9.8 inches, of precipitation. A dry and mild winter follows from late November to early February, characterized by reduced humidity. The aggregate annual rainfall for the region reaches approximately 23 inches, equivalent to 580 mm.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Anantapur

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Anantapur located and what are its coordinates?

Anantapur is situated in India at geographic coordinates 14.6778, 77.6081, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Anantapur?

Anantapur has a recorded population of approximately 267,161 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Anantapur?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Anantapur include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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