Arjuni - Tirora, Gondia

Arjuni is a village situated in the Tirora tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Tirora and around 38 km from Gondiya. Arjuni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arjuni is 537520. The village covers a total geographical area of 740.93 hectares and falls under the 441911 pincode. Tirora is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Arjuni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arjuni

According to the 2011 Census, Arjuni village had a total population of 4,199 people, including 2,086 males and 2,113 females, living in 917 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.99%, with male literacy at 93.83% and female literacy at 80.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 524, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,1992,0862,113
Child Population (0–6 yrs)425222203
Scheduled Castes (SC)524252272
Scheduled Tribes (ST)662838
Literate Population3,2831,7491,534
Illiterate Population916337579

Nearby Villages of Arjuni

Arjuni 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)
BondaraniNorth-East2.03 km
KindgiparEast2.43 km
SawaraNorth-West2.45 km
KhairlanjiSouth-West2.47 km
PipariyaWest2.84 km
ParaswadaSouth2.85 km
Chandori Kh.South-West3.78 km
TemaniNorth4.07 km
BagholiSouth4.42 km
KumahaliNorth-West4.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arjuni

Public transport in the Arjuni is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kachewani, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Tirora to Arjuni is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Arjuni is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arjuni

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

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

Health Facilities in Arjuni

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

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

FAQs about Arjuni

Where is Arjuni located?

Arjuni village is located in Tirora Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Arjuni?

Arjuni is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Arjuni?

The pincode of Arjuni is 441911.

What is the population of Arjuni?

Arjuni had a total population of 4,199, including 2,086 males and 2,113 females.

How many households are there in Arjuni?

Arjuni had 917 households.

What is the literacy rate in Arjuni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arjuni was 86.99%. Male literacy was 93.83% and female literacy was 80.31%.