Gunda - Kandhar, Nanded

Gunda is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Gunda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunda is 545361. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.67 hectares and falls under the 431707 pincode. Nanded 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 Loha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Latur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gunda

According to the 2011 Census, Gunda village had a total population of 483 people, including 249 males and 234 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.64%, with male literacy at 88.79% and female literacy at 63.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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 Population483249234
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552629
Scheduled Castes (SC)1155362
Scheduled Tribes (ST)372017
Literate Population328198130
Illiterate Population15551104

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)
DahikalambaNorth-West2.10 km
LadkaEast2.46 km
ChikhaliSouth-West2.79 km
DatalaWest3.70 km
UmraNorth-East3.75 km
SawleshwarWest3.95 km
HaldaSouth-East4.36 km
Hisse AuralSouth4.62 km
AuralSouth-West5.26 km
SugaonEast5.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunda

Public transport in the Gunda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Huzur Sahib Nanded, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 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 Nanded to Gunda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded 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 >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gunda

Where is Gunda located?

Gunda village is located in Kandhar Tehsil, Nanded 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 431707.

What is the population of Gunda?

Gunda had a total population of 483, including 249 males and 234 females.

How many households are there in Gunda?

Gunda had 77 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunda was 76.64%. Male literacy was 88.79% and female literacy was 63.41%.