Gunjheri - Jobat, Alirajpur

Gunjheri is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Dewlai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunjheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjheri is 505049. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.14 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gunjheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jobat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratlam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gunjheri

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjheri village had a total population of 570 people, including 232 males and 338 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,457 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.02%, with male literacy at 39.89% and female literacy at 51.57%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 570.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjheri

Gunjheri 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 Gunjheri

Gunjheri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Gunjheri is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Gunjheri is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjheri

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

Health Facilities in Gunjheri

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

FAQs about Gunjheri