Gunheri - Ghansaur, Seoni

Gunheri is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Roopdonmal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunheri is 496184. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.02 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Gunheri

As per Census 2011, Gunheri village has a total population of 570 people, consisting of 288 males and 282 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 351 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 492 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population570288282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693435
Scheduled Castes (SC)372215
Scheduled Tribes (ST)492246246
Literate Population351204147
Illiterate Population21984135

Nearby Villages of Gunheri

Gunheri 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)
SarasdolNorth-West1.28 km
BajghondiNorth-East2.09 km
Rupdoun MalNorth3.08 km
BandamSouth-East3.32 km
DolaWest3.70 km
BichuwaNorth3.82 km
DundaSouth-East3.95 km
ChatuaSouth-West4.58 km
GorakhpurNorth-West4.91 km
Paraspani Ryt.North5.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunheri

Gunheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghonsor, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Gunheri is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Gunheri is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunheri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gunheri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gunheri

Where is Gunheri located?

Gunheri village is located in Ghansaur Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gunheri?

The Gram Panchayat of Gunheri is Roopdonmal.

What is the pincode of Gunheri?

The pincode of Gunheri is 480997.

What is the population of Gunheri?

Gunheri has a total population of 570, including 288 males and 282 females.

How many households are there in Gunheri?

There are 119 households in Gunheri.

What is the literacy rate in Gunheri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunheri is 61.58%. Male literacy is 70.83% and female literacy is 52.13%.