It is found in the hill country of Chitoor District, in Andhra Pradesh in southern India, and is among the smallest of all zebu breeds.

[4]: 275 The Punganur is a traditional breed of the Chitoor District of Andhra Pradesh in southern India.

The breed name may derive from its association in the past with the Rajahs of Punganur, or from the name of the town itself.

[4]: 275  In 2022 a population of 9876–13275 was reported to DAD-IS, and in 2024 the conservation status of the breed was listed as "not at risk".

[2] The coat may be white, grey, brown, red, or rarely black.