Gundrai - Sohagpur, Narmadapuram

Gundrai is a village situated in the Sohagpur tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Sohagpur and around 55 km from Hoshangabad. Gundrai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundrai is 487663. The village covers a total geographical area of 567.98 hectares and falls under the 461771 pincode. Sohagpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gundrai

According to the 2011 Census, Gundrai village had a total population of 748 people, including 405 males and 343 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.73%, with male literacy at 83.97% and female literacy at 55.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sobhapur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sohagpur to Gundrai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Gundrai is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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:

FAQs about Gundrai