Tunki - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Tunki is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Vaijapur and around 65 km from Aurangabad. Tunki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tunki is 549023. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.78 hectares and falls under the 431116 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Tunki

As per Census 2011, Tunki village has a total population of 1,080 people, consisting of 553 males and 527 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 732 literate and 348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 185 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,080553527
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1668779
Scheduled Castes (SC)23914
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1859986
Literate Population732421311
Illiterate Population348132216

Nearby Villages of Tunki

Tunki 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)
DaskulNorth-West2.09 km
TitarkhedaWest2.34 km
AnchalgaonNorth-East2.41 km
Sawkhed KhandalaEast2.76 km
PendephalSouth3.10 km
GondgaonSouth-West3.82 km
Loni Kh.North-West4.00 km
BirolaNorth-East4.45 km
NimgaonSouth-West4.55 km
Kavit KhedaNorth-East4.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tunki

Tunki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parsoda, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 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 Vaijapur to Tunki is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Tunki is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tunki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tunki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tunki

Where is Tunki located?

Tunki village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tunki?

Tunki is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tunki?

The pincode of Tunki is 431116.

What is the population of Tunki?

Tunki has a total population of 1,080, including 553 males and 527 females.

How many households are there in Tunki?

There are 219 households in Tunki.

What is the literacy rate in Tunki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tunki is 67.78%. Male literacy is 76.13% and female literacy is 59.01%.