Karadikonda - Gooty, Ananthapuramu

Karadikonda is a village situated in the Gooty mandal of Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Gooty and around 60 km from Anantapur. Karidikonda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karadikonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karadikonda is 594741. The village covers a total geographical area of 1351 hectares and falls under the 515402 pincode. Guntakal is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Karadikonda

As per Census 2011, Karadikonda village has a total population of 2,732 people, consisting of 1,409 males and 1,323 females. The village has 597 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 497 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,038 literate and 1,694 illiterate residents. Additionally, 453 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karadikonda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7321,4091,323
Child Population (0–6 yrs)497259238
Scheduled Castes (SC)453251202
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442420
Literate Population1,038681357
Illiterate Population1,694728966

Nearby Villages of Karadikonda

Karadikonda 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)
UbicherlaNorth-East2.80 km
DharmapuramWest3.25 km
ThondapaduSouth-East4.76 km
PothidoddiNorth-East5.21 km
BethapalleNorth-West5.48 km
UtakalluNorth6.01 km
EngilibandaSouth6.91 km
JakkalacheruvuSouth-East7.45 km
BasinepalleWest7.66 km
Shrotrium RayampetaNorth7.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karadikonda

Karadikonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gooty Junction Cabin, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guntakal to Karadikonda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Karadikonda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karadikonda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karadikonda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karadikonda

Where is Karadikonda located?

Karadikonda village is located in Gooty Mandal, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karadikonda?

The Gram Panchayat of Karadikonda is Karidikonda.

What is the pincode of Karadikonda?

The pincode of Karadikonda is 515402.

What is the population of Karadikonda?

Karadikonda has a total population of 2,732, including 1,409 males and 1,323 females.

How many households are there in Karadikonda?

There are 597 households in Karadikonda.

What is the literacy rate in Karadikonda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karadikonda is 37.99%. Male literacy is 48.33% and female literacy is 26.98%.