Junapani - Chachaura, Guna

Junapani is a village situated in the Chachaura tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chachaura and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Meriyakhedi Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Junapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Junapani is 499850. The village covers a total geographical area of 399 hectares and falls under the 473118 pincode. Chachaura-binaganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Junapani

According to the 2011 Census, Junapani village had a total population of 831 people, including 437 males and 394 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.29%, with male literacy at 37.14% and female literacy at 22.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 664.

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

Nearby Villages of Junapani

Junapani 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 Junapani

Junapani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Penchi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chachaura-binaganj to Junapani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Junapani is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Junapani

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

Health Facilities in Junapani

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

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