Alwala - Gonegandla, Kurnool

Alwala is a village situated in the Gonegandla mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gonegandla and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Alwala village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alwala is 594050. The village covers a total geographical area of 2523 hectares and falls under the 518463 pincode. Yemmiganur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Alwala

According to the 2011 Census, Alwala village had a total population of 6,092 people, including 3,097 males and 2,995 females, living in 1,168 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.06%, with male literacy at 56.28% and female literacy at 29.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,268, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Alwala

Alwala 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 Alwala

Alwala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ulindakonda, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yemmiganur to Alwala is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Alwala 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 Alwala

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

Health Facilities in Alwala

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

FAQs about Alwala