Gunjarlapalle - Santhipuram, Chittoor

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjarlapalle is 596821. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 517423 pincode. Kolar(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gunjarlapalle

As per Census 2011, Gunjarlapalle village has a total population of 1,105 people, consisting of 579 males and 526 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 635 literate and 470 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 113 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjarlapalle

Gunjarlapalle 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 Gunjarlapalle

Gunjarlapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gudupulli, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Gunjarlapalle

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

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