Gunjary - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Gunjary is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Tajpur Guari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunjary village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjary is 473021. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.06 hectares and falls under the 465337 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gunjary

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjary village had a total population of 867 people, including 453 males and 414 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.70%, with male literacy at 77.63% and female literacy at 48.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjary

Gunjary 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 Gunjary

Gunjary is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalapipal, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Gunjary is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Gunjary is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjary

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

Health Facilities in Gunjary

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

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