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

As per Census 2011, Ghungashi village has a total population of 535 people, consisting of 275 males and 260 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 443 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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