Profile of Guntur Municipal Corporation
Guntur Municipal Corporation is the first largest ULB in the Guntur District of A.P. It is spread over an area of 159.46 km2 with a population of 9,06,344 (2024 census). The sex ratio is 999 females per 1000 males. The literacy rate has been 66.08%, 69.46% of the male population and 62.69 % of the female population are literate. The city limits are expanded by merging the ten surrounding villages into the corporation. There exists 57 political divisions post merger of villages into the corporation.
Guntur is renowned for its significant contributions to agriculture, particularly for Chilly, Cotton, and Tobacco. It boasts the largest Chilli-market yard in Asia, making it a key player in the spice trade.
The city is also a hub for education and healthcare, home to prestigious institutions like Guntur Medical College and Andhra Christian College, along with the well-known Government Hospital. These elements highlight Guntur's blend of agricultural prominence, educational and medical excellence.
| S.No | ITEM | UNITS | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Year of Constitution | Year | 1866 |
| 2 | Geographical features | Latitude 16 18N, Longitude 80 Degrees 28` E | |
| 3 | Area | Sq. Km. | 159.46 |
| 4 | Population 2011 Census | No. | 743,354 |
| 5 | Present Population | Nos. | 10.00 Lakhs |
| 6 | Floating Population per day | Nos. | 1.70 Lakhs |
| 7 | Total Households | No. | 242,822 |
| 8 | Municipal Wards | No. | 57 |
| 9 | Government Hospitals | No. | 2(GGH + ID Hospital) |
| 10 | Urban Health Centers | No. | 27 |
| 11 | Vegetable Markets | No. | 5 |
| 12 | Parks | No. | 32 |
| 13 | Lakes / tanks | No. | 53 |
| 14 | Length of Municipal Roads | KMs | 1,651 |
| 15 | Length of R&B Roads | KMs | 49.50 |
| 16 | Length of Drains | KMs | 1,474 |
| 17 | Average Annual Rainfall | MM | 831 |
| 18 | Temperature | Degree Celsius | 16 (During Winter) & 45 (During Summer) |
| 19 | Distance of the Capital of the State | Km. | 39 |
| 20 | Distance of the Capital of the Country | Km. | 1,806 |
| 21 | Distance from Sea shore (Bay of Bengal) | Km. | 77 |
| 22 | Fields | Rich field Black Cotton Soil | |
| 23 | Water Source | Krishna River Canals | |
| 24 | Availability of Ground Water | 80`-0 to 150`0 | |
| 25 | Industries | Tobacco, Chilli, Cold Storage Plants & Cotton Zinnig Mills | |
| 26 | Notified Slums | No. | 133 |
| 27 | Non Notified Slums | No. | 40 |
| 28 | Schools | No. | 110 (Primary) & 10 (High Schools) |
| 29 | Revenue Collection Wards | No. | 41 Wards + 10 Sub |
| 30 | Sanitary Divisions | No. | 23 |
| 31 | Malaria Divisions | No. | 4 |
Health & Sanitation
Slum Development
Disaster Management
City Beautification
Citizen Services
Efficient Solid Waste Management
Underground Sewerage System in the city
Parking Zones
