Gundala - Guntakal, Ananthapuramu

Gundala is a village situated in the Guntakal mandal of Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Guntakal and around 85 km from Anantapur. Gundala village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundala is 594723. The village covers a total geographical area of 1375 hectares and falls under the 515803 pincode. Guntakal is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gundala

According to the 2011 Census, Gundala village had a total population of 1,740 people, including 906 males and 834 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.32%, with male literacy at 57.13% and female literacy at 32.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 294, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,257.

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 Population1,740906834
Child Population (0–6 yrs)213106107
Scheduled Castes (SC)294156138
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,257649608
Literate Population692457235
Illiterate Population1,048449599

Nearby Villages of Gundala

Gundala 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)
AmeenpalleSouth-East3.48 km
DosaludikiWest3.59 km
NakkanadoddiSouth4.17 km
SangalaWest5.58 km
Patha KothachervuSouth-East6.16 km
PeravaliNorth6.26 km
SankarabandaEast7.59 km
HampaNorth-West7.80 km
KasapuramWest8.09 km
DancherlaSouth-East9.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gundala

Gundala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nakkanadoddi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guntakal to Gundala is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Gundala is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gundala

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

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

FAQs about Gundala

Where is Gundala located?

Gundala village is located in Guntakal Mandal, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Gundala?

Gundala is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gundala?

The pincode of Gundala is 515803.

What is the population of Gundala?

Gundala had a total population of 1,740, including 906 males and 834 females.

How many households are there in Gundala?

Gundala had 377 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gundala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gundala was 45.32%. Male literacy was 57.13% and female literacy was 32.32%.