Gunji - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Gunji is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Raja Kachhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunji is 490593. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.21 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gunji

As per Census 2011, Gunji village has a total population of 224 people, consisting of 115 males and 109 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 144 literate and 80 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gunji are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gunji

Gunji 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 Gunji

Gunji is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Gunji is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Gunji is about 34 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 Gunji

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

Health Facilities in Gunji

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

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