Guntakal has the third biggest railway station in Andhra Pradesh.
Guntakal is an important junction, connecting most parts of the country and thus to many places in India. It is the serving station for Bellary.
It has major lines branching out to Howrah, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Vasco da Gama, Goa.
Some important long-distance trains pass through Guntakal Junction, and these include, Karnataka express, Amaravati express, Chennai express, Mysore - Jaipur express, Bangalore - Gorakhpur express, Yeswantpur - Ajmer / Jodhpur express, Duronto, Garibrath and Rajadhani expresses.
Buses from another mode of transportation to rural and other areas where there are no railway lines.
Autos are commonly used for general purposes in the City.
There is a plan to build an airport near the town as it is near Bellary. This would help in the development of town. Chippagiri was derived from the historical name of that place "Shilpagiri".
Educational Institutions: Schools & Colleges: Railway High School & Degree College, S.K.P Govt College, Sankaranadagiri College etc.
Hospitals: Railway Hospital, Govt Hospital
Important Land Marks: Railway Institute, Railway Play Ground, Gandhi statue, Old Bus stand, Dharmavaram Gate etc
