Gunjala - Warora, Chandrapur

Gunjala is a village situated in the Warora tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warora and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Gunjala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjala is 540294. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.32 hectares and falls under the 442907 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Gunjala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gunjala

As per Census 2011, Gunjala village has a total population of 477 people, consisting of 236 males and 241 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 307 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 415 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population477236241
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663036
Scheduled Castes (SC)1156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)415204211
Literate Population307178129
Illiterate Population17058112

Nearby Villages of Gunjala

Gunjala 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)
Lodhi KhedaNorth-West1.56 km
SonegaonSouth1.60 km
SingarwadiNorth-East1.83 km
UmariNorth-East2.19 km
Wadadha TukumSouth-East2.28 km
Kekapur RithSouth2.67 km
Sakhara (raja)North2.75 km
KawadsiEast2.81 km
Borgaon BhosaleSouth-West3.46 km
Borgaon MokasaEast3.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunjala

Gunjala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chikni Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Gunjala is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Gunjala is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gunjala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gunjala

Where is Gunjala located?

Gunjala village is located in Warora Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gunjala?

Gunjala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gunjala?

The pincode of Gunjala is 442907.

What is the population of Gunjala?

Gunjala has a total population of 477, including 236 males and 241 females.

How many households are there in Gunjala?

There are 125 households in Gunjala.

What is the literacy rate in Gunjala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunjala is 64.36%. Male literacy is 75.42% and female literacy is 53.53%.