Guntur vs Kurnool
Andhra Pradesh · Andhra Pradesh
| Metric | Guntur | Kurnool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,87,813 (48.9 lakh) | 40,53,463 (40.5 lakh) |
| Area | 11,391 km² | 17,658 km² |
| Density | 429 / km² | 230 / km² |
| Headquarters | Guntur | Kurnool |
| Established | 1788 | — |
| Native name | గుంటూరు | కర్నూలు |
| 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.
Kurnool
Kurnool district is one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after the districts are reorganised in April 2022. It is located in the north western part of the state and is bounded by Nandyal district in the east, Anantapur district in the south, Raichur district of Karnataka in the northwest, Bellary district of Karnataka in the west, and Jogulamba Gadwal district of Telangana in the north. It has a population of 2,271,686 based on the 2011 census. The city of Kurnool is the headquarters of the district. Konda Reddy Fort, Mantralayam and Orvakal Rock Garden, Kurnool are tourist places of interest in the district.