Ghungashi - Murtijapur, Akola

Ghungashi is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Ghugshi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghungashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghungashi is 530173. The village covers a total geographical area of 341 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Ghungashi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghungashi village had a total population of 535 people, including 275 males and 260 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.87%, with male literacy at 94.26% and female literacy at 91.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghungashi

Ghungashi 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 Ghungashi

Ghungashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katepurna, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Ghungashi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Ghungashi is about 28 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 Ghungashi

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

Health Facilities in Ghungashi

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

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