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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Tunki village had a total population of 1,080 people, including 553 males and 527 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.09%, with male literacy at 90.34% and female literacy at 69.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 185.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Tunki