Gundu - Namkum, Ranchi

Gundu is a village situated in the Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Namkum and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Dungri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundu is 373982. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.82 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Gundu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khijri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gundu

According to the 2011 Census, Gundu village had a total population of 1,970 people, including 938 males and 1,032 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.21%, with male literacy at 90.30% and female literacy at 82.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,860.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gundu

Gundu is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gundu

Gundu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balasiring, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Gundu is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundu

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gundu village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gundu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gundu village are given below:

FAQs about Gundu