Gamkonda - Peddapanjani, Chittoor

Gamkonda is a village situated in the Peddapanjani mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peddapanjani and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Rayalapeta serves as the Grama Panchayat for Gamkonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamkonda is 596575. The village covers a total geographical area of 1294 hectares and falls under the 517408 pincode. Palamaner is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gamkonda

According to the 2011 Census, Gamkonda village had a total population of 1,813 people, including 892 males and 921 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.00%, with male literacy at 72.74% and female literacy at 53.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 699, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamkonda

Gamkonda 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 Gamkonda

Gamkonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kallkiri, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palamaner to Gamkonda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Gamkonda 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 Gamkonda

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

Health Facilities in Gamkonda

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

FAQs about Gamkonda