Ghunai - Chhapara, Seoni

Ghunai is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Devgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghunai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghunai is 496041. The village covers a total geographical area of 658.52 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Ghunai

According to the 2011 Census, Ghunai village had a total population of 886 people, including 439 males and 447 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.57%, with male literacy at 65.44% and female literacy at 48.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 743.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghunai

Ghunai 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 Ghunai

Ghunai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Ghunai is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Ghunai is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghunai

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

Health Facilities in Ghunai

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

FAQs about Ghunai