Gandaluru - Kondapuram, Y.S.R. Kadapa

Gandaluru is a village situated in the Kondapuram mandal of Y.S.R. Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Kondapuram and around 80 km from Kadapa. Obannapeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandaluru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandaluru is 592805. The village covers a total geographical area of 2444 hectares and falls under the 516444 pincode. Tadpatri is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Gandaluru

As per Census 2011, Gandaluru village has a total population of 850 people, consisting of 421 males and 429 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 513 literate and 337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population850421429
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653035
Scheduled Castes (SC)803644
Literate Population513307206
Illiterate Population337114223

Nearby Villages of Gandaluru

Gandaluru 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)
Diguva BrahmanapalleSouth0.68 km
Kibili RaghavapuramSouth2.76 km
ObannapetaWest3.53 km
KorrapaduSouth-East4.10 km
ChowtapalliNorth-West4.18 km
ObulapuramSouth4.23 km
NeknampetaNorth4.77 km
KondapuramWest4.82 km
MutchumarriNorth-West5.79 km
GangapuramNorth-West6.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gandaluru

Gandaluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kondapuram, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadpatri to Gandaluru is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kadapa to Gandaluru is about 80 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 Gandaluru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gandaluru

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

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

FAQs about Gandaluru

Where is Gandaluru located?

Gandaluru village is located in Kondapuram Mandal, Y.S.R. Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gandaluru?

The Gram Panchayat of Gandaluru is Obannapeta.

What is the pincode of Gandaluru?

The pincode of Gandaluru is 516444.

What is the population of Gandaluru?

Gandaluru has a total population of 850, including 421 males and 429 females.

How many households are there in Gandaluru?

There are 234 households in Gandaluru.

What is the literacy rate in Gandaluru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandaluru is 60.35%. Male literacy is 72.92% and female literacy is 48.02%.