Guntur vs Anantapur
Andhra Pradesh · Andhra Pradesh
| Metric | Guntur | Anantapur |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,87,813 (48.9 lakh) | 40,81,148 (40.8 lakh) |
| Area | 11,391 km² | 19 km² |
| Density | 429 / km² | 2,13,338 / km² |
| Headquarters | Guntur | Ananthapuram |
| Established | 1788 | — |
| Native name | గుంటూరు | అనంతపురం |
| Opportunities | 1 | 1 |
| Resource atoms | — | — |
Guntur
Guntur district is in the Coastal Andhra region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The administrative seat of the district is located at Guntur, one of the major urban centres of the state. Historically significant, the region was part of ancient Buddhist and Satavahana-era settlements and later came under various South Indian dynasties before British rule. The district is known for its agricultural prominence—particularly chilli and cotton cultivation—as well as education and trade. It forms part of the larger Coastal Andhra region and contributes significantly to the state’s economy and cultural heritage.
Anantapur
Anantapur district, officially Ananthapuramu district, is one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The district headquarters is located in Anantapur city. It is one of the driest places in South India. In the year 2022, as part of re-organisation of districts, Sri Sathya Sai district was carved out.