Gonipeta - Penukonda, Sri Sathya Sai

Gonipeta is a village situated in the Penukonda mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Penukonda and around 82 km from Anantapur. Gonipeta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonipeta is 595436. The village covers a total geographical area of 2342 hectares and falls under the 515110 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Gonipeta

As per Census 2011, Gonipeta village has a total population of 1,225 people, consisting of 644 males and 581 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 510 literate and 715 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 481 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonipeta

Gonipeta 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 Gonipeta

Gonipeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Penukonda, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Gonipeta is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Gonipeta is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonipeta

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

Health Facilities in Gonipeta

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

FAQs about Gonipeta