Gunga - Berasia, Bhopal

Gunga is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Gunga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunga is 482299. The village covers a total geographical area of 1122.42 hectares and falls under the 462101 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gunga

According to the 2011 Census, Gunga village had a total population of 3,745 people, including 1,882 males and 1,863 females, living in 762 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 75.98% and female literacy at 56.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 408, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunga

Gunga 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 Gunga

Gunga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sukhisewaniyan, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Gunga is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Gunga is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunga

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

Health Facilities in Gunga

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

FAQs about Gunga