Chittoor District was constituted on 1st April, 1911 with the admixture of the Culture and Traditions of three borders states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu and Karnataka. It then comprised the Taluks of Chittoor, Palamaner and Chandragiri transferred from Old North Arcot District of Tamilnadu, Madanapalle and Voyalpadu Taluks of Kadapa District and Ex‐ Zamindari areas of Punganur, Srikalahasthi, Puttur and Old Karvetinagar estate.