Gunjapur - Lonar, Buldhana

Gunjapur is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from Lonar and around 115 km from Buldana. Shivani Pisa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunjapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjapur is 529529. The village covers a total geographical area of 391 hectares and falls under the 443302 pincode. Lonar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Gunjapur

As per Census 2011, Gunjapur village has a total population of 15 people, consisting of 8 males and 7 females. The village has 3 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10 literate and 5 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1587
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22-
Scheduled Castes (SC)1477
Literate Population1064
Illiterate Population523

Nearby Villages of Gunjapur

Gunjapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KandariWest2.20 km
KhalegaonSouth2.72 km
RajegaonNorth-West2.96 km
BhandariWest3.60 km
DhanoraNorth-East3.63 km
RajniEast3.73 km
JagdariWest4.52 km
Deulgaon KolSouth-West4.99 km
SayalaNorth5.00 km
BhanapurEast5.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunjapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gunjapur. The nearest railway station is Paradgaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonar to Gunjapur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Gunjapur is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gunjapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gunjapur

Where is Gunjapur located?

Gunjapur village is located in Lonar Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gunjapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gunjapur is Shivani Pisa.

What is the pincode of Gunjapur?

The pincode of Gunjapur is 443302.

What is the population of Gunjapur?

Gunjapur has a total population of 15, including 8 males and 7 females.

How many households are there in Gunjapur?

There are 3 households in Gunjapur.

What is the literacy rate in Gunjapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunjapur is 66.67%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 57.14%.