Gonjhi - Nainpur, Mandla

Gonjhi is a village situated in the Nainpur tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nainpur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Gounjhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gonjhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonjhi is 493582. The village covers a total geographical area of 556 hectares and falls under the 481776 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gonjhi

According to the 2011 Census, Gonjhi village had a total population of 1,224 people, including 592 males and 632 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.13%, with male literacy at 72.56% and female literacy at 52.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 641.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonjhi

Gonjhi 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 Gonjhi

Gonjhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Padriganj, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainpur to Gonjhi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Gonjhi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonjhi

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

Health Facilities in Gonjhi

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

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