Gundrai - Sultan-Ganj, Raisen

Gundrai is a village situated in the Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from Begamganj and around 125 km from Raisen. Jamuniya Ta Khotikho serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundrai is 484222. The village covers a total geographical area of 494.9 hectares and falls under the 464570 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 45 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 Silwani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gundrai

As per Census 2011, Gundrai village has a total population of 213 people, consisting of 104 males and 109 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 110 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population213104109
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391623
Scheduled Castes (SC)331419
Scheduled Tribes (ST)884246
Literate Population1107139
Illiterate Population1033370

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JhamraNorth-East2.08 km
SunwahaSouth-West2.38 km
BamhoriEast2.88 km
Tekapar Ta.kothikhoSouth3.25 km
ChartoriyaNorth-West3.37 km
KusumgarhNorth3.37 km
GorakhpurWest3.51 km
MoiyaSouth-West3.58 km
TikariNorth-East3.95 km
NarayanpurEast4.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gundrai

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gundrai. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Gundrai is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Gundrai is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gundrai

Where is Gundrai located?

Gundrai village is located in Sultan-Ganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gundrai?

The Gram Panchayat of Gundrai is Jamuniya Ta Khotikho.

What is the pincode of Gundrai?

The pincode of Gundrai is 464570.

What is the population of Gundrai?

Gundrai has a total population of 213, including 104 males and 109 females.

How many households are there in Gundrai?

There are 53 households in Gundrai.

What is the literacy rate in Gundrai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gundrai is 51.64%. Male literacy is 68.27% and female literacy is 35.78%.