Anantapur City Guide
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Anantapur City Guide

West Bengal

Anantapur is a city in southwestern Andhra Pradesh, India. It has historical sites and is well-connected by road and rail, lying between Hyderabad and Bangalore. It offers a quieter experience compared to bigger cities.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene
Limited
4

Local Andhra cuisine dominates. Limited international options. Vegetarian food is widely available; vegan options are less common.

Local Dishes:
Pesarattu, Gongura Pachadi, Pulihora
International Cuisine:
Chinese, South Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Nightlife
Poor
2

Nightlife is quiet with few bars or clubs. Most social activities end early.

Coffee Culture
Poor
2

Local tea and coffee stalls are common, but no developed coffee scene.

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Tipping
Not Required

Tipping is appreciated in restaurants and services but not mandatory.

Top Attractions
Clock Tower
historic
A historic tower honoring Indian freedom fighters, located in the city center.
Dharmavaram
shopping
Nearby town famous for silk sarees, 40 km away.
Pennahobilam Temple
religious
Hilltop Lord Narasimha Swamy temple 30 km away.
Puttaparthi
spiritual
Town near Anantapur known for Sri Satya Sai Baba's ashram, about 34 km from Hindupur.
SIM Cards

Major providers are Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea. SIM cards require ID and passport for registration.

Available at:
Jio Store
Airtel Store
Vodafone Idea Outlet
Recommended Apps
Ola(transport)
Uber(transport)
Swiggy(food)
Zomato(food)
Google Pay(finance)
Paytm(finance)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness
Limited
4

Cleanliness varies across the city, typical for a mid-sized Indian city.

24/7 Services
Poor
2

Few 24/7 services. Some pharmacies and stores open late but not round-the-clock.

Groceries
Local Kirana Stores
Big Bazaar (in nearby cities)

Local markets and small stores cover daily needs. Larger supermarkets might be limited.

Cashless Payments
Cash preferred

Digital payments are common but cash is still handy for small vendors and markets.

ATMs

ATMs are generally available throughout the city, though fees may apply at some.

Schools
Local only

Anantapur hosts Sri Krishnadevaraya University and JNT University. Little information on international schools or English-medium public schools.

Available Schools:
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
JNT University

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces
Not Available
Work-Friendly Cafés
Poor
Digital Nomad Community
Poor
1

No notable digital nomad community known here.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces
Poor
3

Limited parks or green public spaces in the city.

Running
Poor
0

No specific running paths or clubs identified.

Gyms
Available

Sports facilities focus mainly on cricket, basketball, and badminton.

Available Gyms:
Anantapur Sports Village
Rural Development Trust Cricket Ground
Tennis
Poor
0

No notable tennis facilities found.

Padel
Poor
0

No padel courts reported.

Yoga
Poor
0

No notable yoga centers documented.

Martial Arts
Poor
0

No known martial arts schools or communities.

Skiing
Poor
0

No skiing in the area.

Water Sports
Poor
0

No local water sports.

Surfing
Poor
0

No surfing options; city is inland.

Diving
Poor
0

Not available here.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare
Limited
5

Healthcare options include public and private clinics, with some English-speaking staff.

Hospitals:
District Government Hospital
Sri Sathya Sai Hospital
Pharmacies:
Apollo Pharmacy
MedPlus Pharmacy
Tap Water Safety
Not recommended

It’s safest to drink bottled or filtered water.

Community & Family

Family Friendly
Poor
3

Limited playgrounds or family-specific attractions. Nearby temples and historical sites might interest families.

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Poor
1

No public information on LGBTQ+ scene or acceptance.

Pet Friendly
Poor
1

No specific pet services or pet-friendly places found.

Communities
Rural Development Trust (RDT) (community)

Quick Facts

Population
5,532
Power Reliability
Good
6/10

Power supply is mostly steady but outages can happen occasionally.

Mountains
Available

Close to Nallamala Hills and Ahobilam pilgrimage site.

Languages
Telugu(80%)
English(40%)
Emergency
112
General Emergency
100
Police
101
Fire
102
Ambulance

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami
Very Low Risk
0
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Earthquake
Very Low Risk
1

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