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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Arjuni village has a total population of 4,199 people, consisting of 2,086 males and 2,113 females. The village has 917 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 425 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,283 literate and 916 illiterate residents. Additionally, 524 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 gram panchayat of Arjuni?

Arjuni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Arjuni?

The pincode of Arjuni is 441911.

What is the population of Arjuni?

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

How many households are there in Arjuni?

There are 917 households in Arjuni.

What is the literacy rate in Arjuni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arjuni is 78.19%. Male literacy is 83.84% and female literacy is 72.60%.