Question 1

How do I get a birth or death certificate?

Accepted Answer

Report the event at the village secretariat within 21 days with the hospital summary (or an informant declaration for home events) and Aadhaar. Registration is free and the first certified copy is issued the same day. Delayed registrations beyond one year need a revenue officer's order.

Question 2

When and where is the Gram Sabha held?

Accepted Answer

On the second Sunday of every month at 11:00 AM in the Panchayat Office hall. The agenda is posted on the notice board and this website a week in advance, and every registered voter of Gudikal may attend and speak.

Question 3

How do I report a streetlight or water problem?

Accepted Answer

Use the Complaint Portal on this site, call the secretariat at +91 8518 245 670, or tell your ward member. Every complaint receives a token number and is tracked to a 7-day resolution target reviewed at the Gram Sabha.

Question 4

How can I pay property tax online?

Accepted Answer

House tax can be paid at the secretariat counter (cash/UPI) or through the state panchayat payments portal using your assessment number, which is printed on last year's receipt. Pay before 31 July for a 5% rebate.

Question 5

How do farmers enrol for crop insurance?

Accepted Answer

Complete e-crop booking at the Rythu Seva Kendram before the seasonal cut-off (15 August for Kharif 2026). Loanee farmers are enrolled automatically through their bank; others can opt in at the RBK with their pattadar passbook and Aadhaar.

Question 6

Is there public transport to Kurnool and Dhone?

Accepted Answer

APSRTC buses run to Kurnool every 45 minutes (5:30 AM – 9:00 PM) and to Dhone every 30 minutes. Shared autos operate from the bus stand to nearby villages through the day.

Question 7

How do I join or start a self-help group?

Accepted Answer

Visit the Mahila Sangham office on the first floor of the Panchayat building any weekday morning. New groups of 10–12 women can register with the Village Organisation and open a group bank account within a month.

Question 8

Can visitors climb Konda Gutta or walk the tank bund?

Accepted Answer

Yes — both are open to the public and free. The stepped trail to Konda Gutta takes about 20 minutes; carry water and avoid the midday sun. The lit tank-bund walking track is open till 9 PM.

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