Gunadala, Vijayawada
Gunadala, Vijayawada: PIN code 520004, Gunadala Matha Shrine, railway station and how to reach.
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Quick facts
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- District
- NTR
- Language
- Telugu
- STD code
- 0866
- Vehicle registration
- AP-16 (older series), AP-39 and AP-40 (newer series)
- PIN codes
- 520004
- Time zone
- IST (UTC+05:30)
Map of Gunadala
Schematic plot to scale: north is up, rings mark 5, 10 and 15 km from the centre. Roads and rivers are not drawn. Tap the button for the full map.
| Landmark | Direction | km |
|---|---|---|
| 1Gunadala Matha Shrine | N | 0.0 |
| 2Mogalrajapuram Caves | SW | 2.1 |
| 3Gunadala Railway Station (GALA) | NE | 2.4 |
| 4Gandhi Hill | W | 3.2 |
| 5Vijayawada Junction (BZA) | W | 4.2 |
| 6Prakasam Barrage | W | 5.6 |
| 7Kanaka Durga Temple, Indrakeeladri | W | 5.8 |
| 8Bhavani Island | W | 6.9 |
| 9Undavalli Caves | W | 8.5 |
| 10Gannavaram Airport (VGA) | E | 14.7 |
| Kondapalli Fort | NW | 17.3 |
About Gunadala
Gunadala is a locality of Vijayawada built around a hill. Wikipedia calls it the tallest hillock in the city, with about one-third of its slopes occupied by homes. Its PIN code is 520004.
Gunadala is best known for the Gunadala Matha Shrine (Our Lady of Lourdes), a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site in the Diocese of Vijayawada. The site began in 1923, when about 25 acres were acquired for an orphanage. St. Joseph’s Orphanage was inaugurated on 24 June 1924, and a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes was placed in a natural grotto that year. A church was consecrated in 1971, and an 18-foot cross stands on the hilltop.
The shrine’s annual festival is held on 9, 10 and 11 February and draws about a million devotees, according to Wikipedia. Gunadala also has its own railway station.
How to reach Gunadala
By rail
- Gunadala Railway Station (GALA)2.4 km NE
- Vijayawada Junction (BZA)4.2 km W
By air
- Gannavaram Airport (VGA)14.7 km E
By road
No road details listed yet.
Gunadala railway station (code GALA) is a satellite station of Vijayawada on the Kazipet-Vijayawada section of the New Delhi-Chennai main line. Distances on this page are in a straight line, not by road.
Pin codes of Gunadala
| PIN | Post offices and areas |
|---|---|
| 520004 | Gunadala |
Cities near Gunadala
- Vijayawada 3 km W
Distances are in a straight line, not by road.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PIN code of Gunadala?
The PIN code of Gunadala, Vijayawada is 520004.
What is Gunadala known for?
Gunadala is known for the Gunadala Matha Shrine (Our Lady of Lourdes), a Catholic pilgrimage site on a hill.
When is the Gunadala festival?
The annual festival is held on 9, 10 and 11 February.
Source: Wikipedia (Gunadala Matha Shrine; Gunadala railway station); India Post PIN listings; checked 1 Nov 2026. Coordinates are those of the shrine, converted from degrees.
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