Gonugur - Kuppam, Chittoor

Gonugur is a village situated in the Kuppam mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuppam and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Gonugur village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonugur is 596938. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 517425 pincode. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Gonugur

According to the 2011 Census, Gonugur village had a total population of 1,037 people, including 501 males and 536 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.13%, with male literacy at 74.67% and female literacy at 57.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 338.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonugur

Gonugur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Gonugur

Gonugur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuppam, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punganur to Gonugur is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Gonugur is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonugur

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

Health Facilities in Gonugur

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

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