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. It is the seventh most urban agglomerated city in the state, with a population of 459,985. Tirupati is considered one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites because of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, besides other historical temples, and is referred to as the "Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh".

Tirupati is also home to many educational institutions and universities. For the year 2012-13, India's Ministry of Tourism named Tirupati as the "Best Heritage City".

Tirupati has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under Smart Cities Mission by Government of India.

Etymology

The word Tirupati is said to have been derived been from Tripathi. Tri is a Sanskrit word referring to Lord of Tripathy of the sacred hill. In Tamil translation, Tiru means Sacred and also referred to as Goddess Lakshmi and Pathi means Husband. So, it is known as the Sacred abode of Vishnu. Malayalam manuscripts of 1802 referred as Tripati and Teeropaty. Tirupati is sometimes referred to as Lower Tirupati, and nearby Tirumala as Upper Tirupati.

Tirupati (urban) mandal is one of the 66 mandals in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It has its headquarters at Tirupati city. The mandal is bounded by Chandragiri, Tirupati (rural) and Renigunta mandals. A part of it also borders Kadapa district.

Demographics

As of 2011 census, the mandal had a population of 407,232. The total population constitute, 204,278 males and 202,954 females —a sex ratio of 994 females per 1000 males. 38,691 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 20,103 are boys and 18,588 are girls —a ratio of 925 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 85.27% with 314,249 literates.

Towns and villages

As of 2011 census, the mandal has 9 settlements. The settlements in the mandal are listed below:

Note: CT–Census town, M–Municipality, MC–Municipal corporation, OG–Out Growth

Tirupati is a south Indian village in Peddapuram Mandal in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh.

Famous Balaji temple is there. Divine Lord's Name is "Shrungara Vallabha Swamy" This temple is said to be 9000 years old. There are 3 major things we can witness: