Gundheru - Mungaoli, Ashoknagar

Gundheru is a village situated in the Mungaoli tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mungaoli and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Gunehru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundheru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundheru is 500695. The village covers a total geographical area of 798 hectares and falls under the 473443 pincode. Mungaoli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Gundheru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gundheru

As per Census 2011, Gundheru village has a total population of 1,527 people, consisting of 803 males and 724 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 953 literate and 574 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 144 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gundheru are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,527803724
Child Population (0–6 yrs)258148110
Scheduled Castes (SC)25169
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1447074
Literate Population953593360
Illiterate Population574210364

Nearby Villages of Gundheru

Gundheru 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bharat PuraSouth-East1.70 km
SehpuraNorth-East2.46 km
Sajanmau KalanNorth2.76 km
BidsarkarWest2.77 km
SardarpurSouth-West2.80 km
Bamori (mungali)North-West2.84 km
RatbhanpurSouth-East3.13 km
BarwahaEast3.79 km
ChinkupurNorth-East3.83 km
Mundra MungaoliEast4.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gundheru

Gundheru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Guneru Bamori, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungaoli to Gundheru is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Gundheru is about 55 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 Gundheru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gundheru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gundheru

Where is Gundheru located?

Gundheru village is located in Mungaoli Tehsil, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gundheru?

The Gram Panchayat of Gundheru is Gunehru.

What is the pincode of Gundheru?

The pincode of Gundheru is 473443.

What is the population of Gundheru?

Gundheru has a total population of 1,527, including 803 males and 724 females.

How many households are there in Gundheru?

There are 274 households in Gundheru.

What is the literacy rate in Gundheru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gundheru is 62.41%. Male literacy is 73.85% and female literacy is 49.72%.