Guran - Sanwer, Indore

Guran is a village situated in the Sanwer tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Sawer and around 35 km from Indore. Guran village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guran is 476231. The village covers a total geographical area of 579.89 hectares and falls under the 453551 pincode. Sawer is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Guran

According to the 2011 Census, Guran village had a total population of 2,609 people, including 1,336 males and 1,273 females, living in 515 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.55%, with male literacy at 84.61% and female literacy at 55.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 805, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6091,3361,273
Child Population (0–6 yrs)317160157
Scheduled Castes (SC)805409396
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412219
Literate Population1,617995622
Illiterate Population992341651

Nearby Villages of Guran

Guran 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)
DarjikaradiaSouth-West1.99 km
Mali KhediSouth2.00 km
JamodiNorth2.71 km
MakodiyaNorth-East2.84 km
HatuniyaSouth-East2.85 km
Sura KhediNorth-West3.07 km
KajlanaWest3.32 km
TaranaWest3.51 km
SolsindiNorth-East3.55 km
ShahnaSouth3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Guran

Guran is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barlai, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawer to Guran is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Guran is about 35 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 Guran

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Guran

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

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

FAQs about Guran

Where is Guran located?

Guran village is located in Sanwer Tehsil, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Guran?

Guran is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Guran?

The pincode of Guran is 453551.

What is the population of Guran?

Guran had a total population of 2,609, including 1,336 males and 1,273 females.

How many households are there in Guran?

Guran had 515 households.

What is the literacy rate in Guran?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guran was 70.55%. Male literacy was 84.61% and female literacy was 55.73%.