Gondune - Surgana, Nashik

Gondune is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Gondune village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondune is 549597. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.98 hectares and falls under the 422211 pincode. Bansda(gujrat) is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gondune

According to the 2011 Census, Gondune village had a total population of 282 people, including 134 males and 148 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,104 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.55%, with male literacy at 74.31% and female literacy at 52.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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 Population282134148
Child Population (0–6 yrs)472522
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)282134148
Literate Population1478166
Illiterate Population1355382

Nearby Villages of Gondune

Gondune 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)
RanjuneSouth-West1.93 km
HadkaichondEast2.09 km
ChinchaleNorth2.23 km
PangarneSouth-East2.26 km
BardipadaNorth3.08 km
KukudneSouth-West3.10 km
SongirSouth3.43 km
UdmalSouth-East3.58 km
Deshmukh NagarSouth-West3.65 km
ChandrapurNorth-East3.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gondune

Gondune is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Bansda(gujrat) to Gondune is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Gondune is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gondune

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gondune

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Gondune

Where is Gondune located?

Gondune village is located in Surgana Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gondune?

Gondune is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gondune?

The pincode of Gondune is 422211.

What is the population of Gondune?

Gondune had a total population of 282, including 134 males and 148 females.

How many households are there in Gondune?

Gondune had 66 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gondune?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gondune was 62.55%. Male literacy was 74.31% and female literacy was 52.38%.