Gottigundala - Kondapuram, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Gottigundala is a village situated in the Kondapuram mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kondapuram and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Gottigundala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gottigundala is 591691. The village covers a total geographical area of 3009 hectares and falls under the 524228 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Gottigundala

As per Census 2011, Gottigundala village has a total population of 3,820 people, consisting of 1,993 males and 1,827 females. The village has 945 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 426 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,204 literate and 1,616 illiterate residents. Additionally, 673 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8201,9931,827
Child Population (0–6 yrs)426248178
Scheduled Castes (SC)673348325
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477770
Literate Population2,2041,395809
Illiterate Population1,6165981,018

Nearby Villages of Gottigundala

Gottigundala 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)
KatepalleSouth-West4.11 km
ThellapaduSouth-East5.38 km
ChinthaladeviNorth-East5.54 km
ThurpuyerraballeNorth6.20 km
GarimenapentaNorth-West6.64 km
ChallagirigalaNorth-West6.66 km
ThamidapaduSouth-West6.72 km
RavipaduSouth-West7.82 km
ChakalakondaWest7.86 km
Thurpu- BrahmanapalleNorth-East8.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gottigundala

Gottigundala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kavali, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavali to Gottigundala is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Gottigundala is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gottigundala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gottigundala

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

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

FAQs about Gottigundala

Where is Gottigundala located?

Gottigundala village is located in Kondapuram Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gottigundala?

Gottigundala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gottigundala?

The pincode of Gottigundala is 524228.

What is the population of Gottigundala?

Gottigundala has a total population of 3,820, including 1,993 males and 1,827 females.

How many households are there in Gottigundala?

There are 945 households in Gottigundala.

What is the literacy rate in Gottigundala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gottigundala is 57.70%. Male literacy is 69.99% and female literacy is 44.28%.