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.


GMC at a GLANCE
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

Major Services

Health & Sanitation

Slum Development

Disaster Management

City Beautification

Citizen Services

Efficient Solid Waste Management

Underground Sewerage System in the city

Parking Zones


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