Puttur Municipality spread over an area of 31.89SqKms. with a population of 54092(2011 census).It is known for / famous for its .
Location:
It is location 432Kms. From Capital City and 67Kms. From District Headquarters. It was establishment as 3rd grade Municipality in the year 2005
Topography:
Puttur is located at 13 degrees 45 minutes’ North 75 degrees/55 minutes East. It has average elevation of 144 meters, Puttur is situated on the Tirupati to Chennai Highway and 31 km from tirupati and 105 km distance from Puttur to Chennai.
Climate and Rainfall:
Puttur _Town, in general has a tropical climate, winters last from November to February, while summers last from March to June. The annual rainfall __1166.3__mm, most of it received during the months of October/November & December .
Demography:
The Population of the town which was 44313 in 2011 increased to 54092in 2011 with an increase of 22.06% in the last decade. The sex ratio is 1006 females per 1000 males. The literacy rate 85%. 84% of the male population and 73% of the female population are literate.
Economy: Urban, Partially Agriculture
History & Culture:
The fist Railway Track in Andhra Pradesh was build between Puttur & Renigunta while laying the Railway Track, Tamil Workers called this place “Pudhu ooru” which means new place in due to course of time changed Puttur by the Telugu People. Puttur Kattu the World Famous Natural Therapy for bone fractures, Education hub in Chittoor District.