Gundrai - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Gundrai is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Gudrai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundrai is 489616. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.28 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gundrai

According to the 2011 Census, Gundrai village had a total population of 1,315 people, including 678 males and 637 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.02%, with male literacy at 86.66% and female literacy at 59.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundrai

Gundrai 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 Gundrai

Gundrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Gundrai is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Gundrai is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundrai

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

Health Facilities in Gundrai

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

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