Greater Tirupati Formation Soon: Urban Area to Triple in Size

Greater Tirupati on the Horizon: City Expansion to 300 Sq. Km Awaits Government Nod

Tirupati: The long-awaited dream of transforming Tirupati into a Greater Municipal Corporation is nearing reality. The proposals for Greater Tirupati have been finalized, and the Commissioner is set to submit them to the state government for approval. Once implemented, the temple city’s jurisdiction will expand from its current 30.17 sq. km to nearly 300 sq. km, marking a massive leap in its urban growth and development potential.

Rapid Urban Expansion Beyond City Limits

Though the Tirupati Municipal Corporation officially covers just 30.17 sq. km, the surrounding Tirupati Rural, Chandragiri, and Renigunta mandals have already evolved into integral parts of the city. In recent years, urban characteristics have visibly spread across more than 300 sq. km, blurring the line between rural and urban landscapes.

Areas once considered villages now host corporate hospitals, reputed educational institutions, commercial complexes, villas, showrooms, and multi-storey apartments—signs of a rapidly urbanizing region extending 10 to 30 kilometers from the city center.

A Decade-Old Vision Nears Realization

The idea of expanding Tirupati into a “Greater City” has been under consideration since 2010. Urban planners have long emphasized that greater city limits are essential to ensure planned infrastructure, better civic amenities, and sustainable economic development.

Currently, the absence of adequate facilities for commercial and industrial activities in Tirupati’s outskirts is attributed to their status as low-income panchayats. Once these areas come under the Municipal Corporation limits, this challenge is expected to be resolved, paving the way for balanced growth.

Administrative Process and Next Steps

The proposal is now awaiting state government approval. Following that, respective panchayats must pass resolutions to officially merge with the Tirupati Municipal Corporation. Once this process is complete, the formation of Greater Tirupati will be formalized.

Proposed Expansion Overview

Parameter	Details
Existing Municipal Area	30.17 sq. km
Proposed Area	299 sq. km
Total Panchayats to Merge	63
Affected Mandals	Tirupati Rural, Chandragiri, Renigunta
Current City Population	4.52 lakh
Population of 63 Villages	2.98 lakh
Existing Income	₹151 crore
Expected Additional Income (Post-Merger)	₹33 crore

Towards a New Urban Era

Urban development experts believe that the Greater Tirupati formation will enhance administrative efficiency, improve revenue flow, and attract large-scale investments in housing, healthcare, education, and commerce. With Tirupati’s spiritual prominence and growing economic influence, this expansion will solidify its place as one of South India’s fastest-developing smart cities.

If approved, the Greater Tirupati Municipal Corporation will become a model for balanced urbanization, bringing improved infrastructure, better civic amenities, and sustainable growth to lakhs of residents.