Gujarkhedi - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Gujarkhedi is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Gujarkhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gujarkhedi is 505984. The village covers a total geographical area of 1119 hectares and falls under the 450001 pincode. Mundi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Gujarkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Gujarkhedi village had a total population of 2,639 people, including 1,354 males and 1,285 females, living in 598 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.06%, with male literacy at 70.62% and female literacy at 50.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 428.

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

Nearby Villages of Gujarkhedi

Gujarkhedi 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 Gujarkhedi

Gujarkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nimar Kheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Khandwa to Gujarkhedi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gujarkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Gujarkhedi

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

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