Gunjkhed - Lonar, Buldhana

Gunjkhed is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Lonar and around 85 km from Buldana. Gunjkhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjkhed is 529554. The village covers a total geographical area of 637.15 hectares and falls under the 443302 pincode. Lonar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gunjkhed 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 Gunjkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjkhed village had a total population of 1,457 people, including 740 males and 717 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.46%, with male literacy at 89.81% and female literacy at 67.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjkhed

Gunjkhed 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 Gunjkhed

Gunjkhed is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonar to Gunjkhed is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Gunjkhed is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjkhed

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

Health Facilities in Gunjkhed

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

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