Gunnempudi - Butchayyapeta, Anakapalli

Gunnempudi is a village situated in the Butchayyapeta mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Butchayyapeta and around 65 km from Visakhapatnam. Gunnempudi village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunnempudi is 586252. The village covers a total geographical area of 849 hectares and falls under the 531025 pincode. Anakapalle is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gunnempudi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gunnempudi

According to the 2011 Census, Gunnempudi village had a total population of 2,623 people, including 1,304 males and 1,319 females, living in 673 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.51%, with male literacy at 60.68% and female literacy at 38.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6231,3041,319
Child Population (0–6 yrs)286157129
Scheduled Castes (SC)1367165
Scheduled Tribes (ST)202
Literate Population1,157696461
Illiterate Population1,466608858

Nearby Villages of Gunnempudi

Gunnempudi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GudiwadaNorth-West2.43 km
Kondapalem AgraharamNorth-East2.53 km
GompaSouth-West2.59 km
ChintapakaSouth2.65 km
China MadinaEast2.91 km
KondapalemEast3.33 km
KondempudiNorth3.50 km
AithampudiNorth-East3.69 km
MarupakaWest3.78 km
TurakalapudiSouth-East4.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunnempudi

Gunnempudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bayyavaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anakapalle to Gunnempudi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Gunnempudi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunnempudi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gunnempudi village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gunnempudi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gunnempudi village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gunnempudi

Where is Gunnempudi located?

Gunnempudi village is located in Butchayyapeta Mandal, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Gunnempudi?

Gunnempudi is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gunnempudi?

The pincode of Gunnempudi is 531025.

What is the population of Gunnempudi?

Gunnempudi had a total population of 2,623, including 1,304 males and 1,319 females.

How many households are there in Gunnempudi?

Gunnempudi had 673 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gunnempudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunnempudi was 49.51%. Male literacy was 60.68% and female literacy was 38.74%.