Gunjale - Rahuri, Ahilyanagar

Gunjale is a village situated in the Rahuri tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Rahuri and around 36 km from Ahmadnagar. Gunjale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjale is 558265. The village covers a total geographical area of 992.9 hectares and falls under the 413706 pincode. Rahuri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gunjale

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjale village had a total population of 1,561 people, including 805 males and 756 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.41%, with male literacy at 85.92% and female literacy at 68.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjale

Gunjale 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 Gunjale

Gunjale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vambori, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahuri to Gunjale is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Gunjale is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjale

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

Health Facilities in Gunjale

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

FAQs about Gunjale