Guntur is a major district of Coastal Andhra Pradesh, with Guntur city as its administrative headquarters. The modern district was formed on 1 October 1904, and its boundaries changed significantly in 2022 when the former larger Guntur district was reorganised into the present Guntur, Palnadu and Bapatla districts.
The current district includes Guntur city, Tenali, Ponnur, Mangalagiri, Tadepalle and the Thullur-Amaravati capital-region belt. It is known for chilli trading, paddy and tobacco cultivation, educational institutions, Mangalagiri handlooms, temples, birdlife and strong road and rail links with Vijayawada and the rest of Andhra Pradesh.
The current district portal records a population of 20,91,075, literacy of 74.15% and an urban population share of 54.80%. It gives the geographical area as 2,44,700 hectares, or about 2,447 sq. km.
Quick Overview of Guntur District
| Particular | Details |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Region | Coastal Andhra |
| District Headquarters | Guntur |
| District Formation | 1 October 1904 |
| Major Reorganisation | 2022 |
| Area | 2,447 sq. km on current district portal; 2,443 sq. km in 2023 DSR |
| Population | 20,91,075 |
| Literacy Rate | 74.15% |
| Urban Population | 54.80% |
| Revenue Divisions | 2 |
| Revenue Mandals | 18 |
| Revenue Villages | 226 |
| Gram Panchayats | 257 in later PR&RD recategorisation material; live district page is stale |
| Main Urban Bodies | Guntur, Mangalagiri-Tadepalli, Tenali and Ponnur |
| Main Court | District & Sessions Court, Guntur |
| Main Railway Station | Guntur Junction |
| Railway Station Code | GNT |
| Railway Zone | South Central Railway |
| Railway Division | Guntur Division |
| Station Category | NSG-3 |
| Main Guntur PIN Code | 522001 |
| Collectorate PIN Code | 522004 |
| Nearest Airport | Vijayawada International Airport, Gannavaram |
| Airport Code | VGA |
| Official District Website | guntur.ap.gov.in |
There is an important data-cleaning issue on the official portal. The current English Mandals page correctly lists 18 mandals, but a Telugu mandal page still contains the former undivided Guntur district structure. Similarly, the live Village & Panchayats page claims 1,022 Gram Panchayats, which is a legacy total and is incompatible with the present 18-mandal district. Later Panchayat Raj recategorisation material lists 257 Gram Panchayats for Guntur, while the Government District Survey Report records 226 revenue villages.
Location of Guntur District
Guntur lies in central Coastal Andhra Pradesh, immediately south and west of the Krishna River and close to Vijayawada. The current district administration places Krishna district to the north, Palnadu district to the west, Bapatla district to the south and the Krishna River along the eastern boundary.
The district forms part of the fertile Krishna basin and contains both highly urbanised corridors and intensively cultivated rural areas. Guntur is particularly famous as a chilli-trading centre. Paddy, tobacco, cotton and chillies are among the important agricultural products associated with the district.
Mangalagiri is also famous for handloom sarees and fabrics. The Thullur-Tadepalle-Mangalagiri side forms an important part of the Andhra Pradesh capital-region development area.
Administration of Guntur District
Guntur city is the district headquarters. The present administration has two revenue divisions – Guntur and Tenali – containing 18 mandals.
Guntur Revenue Division
- Guntur East
- Guntur West
- Medikonduru
- Pedakakani
- Pedanandipadu
- Phirangipuram
- Prathipadu
- Tadikonda
- Thullur
- Vatticherukuru
Tenali Revenue Division
- Mangalagiri
- Tadepalle
- Duggirala
- Kollipara
- Chebrolu
- Kakumanu
- Ponnur
- Tenali
The current live Mandals page uses Guntur East and Guntur West. The 2023 District Survey Report uses the earlier labels Guntur Urban and Guntur Rural but otherwise confirms the same 18-mandal present-district structure and 226 revenue villages.
Older pages that list Amaravathi, Sattenapalli, Narasaraopet, Bapatla and numerous other mandals are displaying the boundaries of the former undivided district and should not be used for current district statistics.
Urban Local Bodies
The main present-day urban bodies are:
- Guntur Municipal Corporation
- Mangalagiri-Tadepalli Municipal Corporation
- Tenali Municipality
- Ponnur Municipality
The current Guntur portal confirms Guntur Municipal Corporation, while current municipal and electoral records continue to identify Tenali, Ponnur and Mangalagiri-Tadepalli as the other major urban bodies in the present district.
Guntur is the largest city and administrative centre. Mangalagiri-Tadepalli forms an important part of the Vijayawada-Amaravati urban corridor, while Tenali and Ponnur serve large agricultural and commercial areas in the southern part of the district.
Guntur District Court
The principal judicial establishment is the District and Sessions Court at Guntur. The Andhra Pradesh State Legal Services Authority lists the District Legal Services Authority at Nyaya Seva Sadan, District Court Buildings, Guntur.
District Court Location
District Court Buildings, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh – 522004
The District Court Compound is in Guntur’s central administrative area. Government consumer-court records also use the District Court Compound, Guntur – 522004 address.
Citizens can use the official eCourts system to check case status, hearing dates, cause lists, orders and CNR numbers. Separate judicial establishments serve locations such as Tenali, Ponnur and Mangalagiri, so the exact court should be checked before travelling.
Guntur Junction Railway Station
Guntur Junction is the principal railway station for the district headquarters.
Railway Station Code: GNT
Indian Railways lists Guntur Junction as an NSG-3 station under South Central Railway’s Guntur Division.
It is an important railway junction with routes towards Vijayawada, Tenali, Nallapadu, Narasaraopet and other parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Other useful stations in the present district include:
- Mangalagiri
- New Guntur
- Namburu
- Krishna Canal Junction
- Tenali Junction
Tenali is particularly useful for travellers using the Vijayawada-Chennai main-line corridor.
Road Connectivity
Guntur has strong road connectivity with Vijayawada, Amaravati, Tenali, Ponnur and other parts of Andhra Pradesh.
NH-16 crosses the present district through the Tadepalle-Mangalagiri-Pedakakani-Guntur corridor and provides connections towards Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore and Chennai.
NH-544D approaches Guntur from the Phirangipuram side and connects with NH-16 near the city. The 2023 District Survey Report also identifies several state highways linking Guntur with Thullur/Amaravati, Tenali, Ponnur and surrounding areas.
Nearest Airport to Guntur
Guntur does not have a commercial airport. The nearest major airport is Vijayawada International Airport at Gannavaram.
Airport Code: VGA
The Airports Authority of India describes Vijayawada Airport as the international airport serving the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. It is located at Gannavaram, about 25 km from Vijayawada.
From Guntur, the road journey is generally around 50–60 km, depending on the starting point and route. Travellers should allow additional time during heavy traffic around Vijayawada.
Guntur Pin Code
The current district PIN directory lists Guntur – 522001 and Tenali – 522201. The Collectorate Sub Post Office is separately listed under 522004, while Guntur Municipal Corporation uses 522003.
- Guntur Head Office / central Guntur – 522001
- Guntur Municipal Corporation area – 522003
- Collectorate area – 522004
- Tenali – 522201
- Thullur – 522237
- Tadepalle – 522501
- Mangalagiri – 522503
- Pedakakani – 522509
- Ponnur – 522124
Therefore, 522001 should not be used for every address in Guntur district. The exact locality and serving post office should be checked before using a PIN for official correspondence.
Major Tourist Places in Guntur District
Mangalagiri and Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Mangalagiri is one of Guntur district’s best-known pilgrimage and handloom centres. The hill is famous for the Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, and the district administration places Mangalagiri about 10 km from Vijayawada.
The town is also associated with famous Mangalagiri handloom sarees and fabrics, making it suitable for both pilgrimage and shopping.
Undavalli Caves
Undavalli Caves lie in the Mangalagiri-Tadepalle side of the present district and are among the region’s most important rock-cut monuments. The multi-level caves contain a large reclining representation of Vishnu and reflect centuries of religious and architectural development.
The site can easily be combined with Mangalagiri and other Amaravati capital-region attractions.
Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary
Uppalapadu is in Pedakakani mandal near Guntur city. The official Government District Survey Report places the bird sanctuary about 10 km from Guntur and notes migratory birds including pelicans and painted storks.
It is one of the easiest nature excursions from Guntur city, although bird numbers vary by season.
Ponnur Temples
Ponnur lies about 29 km from Guntur on the Guntur-Chirala road. The district tourism page highlights the Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple along with giant statues of Sri Anjaneya Swamy and Garutmanta, each around 30 feet high.
Ponnur can be comfortably visited as a half-day trip from Guntur or Tenali.
Pedakakani and Chebrolu Heritage
Pedakakani is known for its temple traditions and lies close to Guntur city. Chebrolu, farther south, is another historic religious centre; the current district homepage prominently features the Chathurmukha Brahma Lingeswara Swamy Temple at Chebrolu.
Together, these places form a useful short heritage and pilgrimage circuit outside Guntur city.
FAQs About Guntur District
Q. Does the present Guntur district have 57 or more mandals?
No. The current 2026 English Mandals page lists 18 mandals in two revenue divisions. Pages showing 50-plus mandals are legacy pages belonging to the former undivided Guntur district.
Q. Which railway station is best for Guntur city?
Guntur Junction, code GNT, is the main station. Indian Railways classifies it as an NSG-3 station under South Central Railway’s Guntur Division.
Q. Is the Andhra Pradesh capital-region area part of Guntur district?
Important capital-region villages and government sites around Thullur, Velagapudi, Malkapuram, Tadepalle and Mangalagiri are within the present Guntur district. The current 18-mandal list should be used when checking district administration.
Q. Which airport is nearest to Guntur?
Vijayawada International Airport at Gannavaram is the nearest major airport. It serves the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is generally around 50–60 km by road from Guntur, depending on the route.
Q. Is Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary far from Guntur city?
No. Government district records place it about 10 km from Guntur, making it one of the most convenient nature outings from the city.
Q. Is 522001 the PIN code for the whole district?
No. 522001 is a main central-Guntur PIN. The Collectorate uses 522004, while Tenali, Ponnur, Mangalagiri, Tadepalle, Thullur and other places use separate PIN codes.
