Kundanagurthi - Chippagiri, Kurnool

Kundanagurthi is a village situated in the Chippagiri mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chippagiri and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Kundanagurthi village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundanagurthi is 594429. The village covers a total geographical area of 928 hectares and falls under the 518396 pincode. Guntakal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kundanagurthi

According to the 2011 Census, Kundanagurthi village had a total population of 1,713 people, including 867 males and 846 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.97%, with male literacy at 73.99% and female literacy at 47.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280.

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 Population1,713867846
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20998111
Scheduled Castes (SC)280143137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population917569348
Illiterate Population796298498

Nearby Villages of Kundanagurthi

Kundanagurthi 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)
ChippagiriSouth4.50 km
NemakalNorth4.57 km
BeldonaWest4.76 km
ThimmapuramWest6.01 km
DoulathapuramSouth-East6.26 km
NagaradonaNorth-West6.97 km
NancharlaSouth-East8.54 km
YerurSouth-West8.62 km
RamadurgamWest9.13 km
BantanahalSouth9.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kundanagurthi

Kundanagurthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nancherla, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guntakal to Kundanagurthi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Kundanagurthi is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kundanagurthi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kundanagurthi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kundanagurthi

Where is Kundanagurthi located?

Kundanagurthi village is located in Chippagiri Mandal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Kundanagurthi?

Kundanagurthi is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kundanagurthi?

The pincode of Kundanagurthi is 518396.

What is the population of Kundanagurthi?

Kundanagurthi had a total population of 1,713, including 867 males and 846 females.

How many households are there in Kundanagurthi?

Kundanagurthi had 343 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kundanagurthi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kundanagurthi was 60.97%. Male literacy was 73.99% and female literacy was 47.35%.