Gunawad - Badnagar, Ujjain

Gunawad is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Gunawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunawad is 472082. The village covers a total geographical area of 1270.6 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gunawad

As per Census 2011, Gunawad village has a total population of 1,875 people, consisting of 956 males and 919 females. The village has 319 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,095 literate and 780 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 263 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunawad

Gunawad 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 Gunawad

Public transport in the Gunawad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Gunawad is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Gunawad is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunawad

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

Health Facilities in Gunawad

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

FAQs about Gunawad