Gunda - Vasmath, Hingoli

Gunda is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Basmath and around 40 km from Hingoli. Gunda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunda is 546268. The village covers a total geographical area of 958 hectares and falls under the 431705 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gunda

According to the 2011 Census, Gunda village had a total population of 2,912 people, including 1,476 males and 1,436 females, living in 540 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.68%, with male literacy at 83.36% and female literacy at 59.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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 Population2,9121,4761,436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412220192
Scheduled Castes (SC)367184183
Scheduled Tribes (ST)972
Literate Population1,7921,047745
Illiterate Population1,120429691

Nearby Villages of Gunda

Gunda 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)
KalambaSouth2.09 km
RanjalaNorth2.36 km
KaranjalaWest3.67 km
KaranjiEast3.81 km
SangnapurSouth-East4.19 km
DarephalSouth4.41 km
BorisawantSouth-West4.42 km
NagapurEast4.83 km
Jawala BajarNorth4.98 km
AdgaonSouth-West5.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunda

Gunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chondi, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Gunda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Gunda is about 40 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 Gunda

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

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

Health Facilities in Gunda

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

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

FAQs about Gunda

Where is Gunda located?

Gunda village is located in Vasmath Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Gunda?

Gunda is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gunda?

The pincode of Gunda is 431705.

What is the population of Gunda?

Gunda had a total population of 2,912, including 1,476 males and 1,436 females.

How many households are there in Gunda?

Gunda had 540 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunda was 71.68%. Male literacy was 83.36% and female literacy was 59.89%.