Gunwadi - Baramati, Pune

Gunwadi is a village situated in the Baramati tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baramati and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Gunwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunwadi is 556974. The village covers a total geographical area of 1537 hectares and falls under the 413102 pincode. Baramati is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Gunwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gunwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gunwadi village had a total population of 8,420 people, including 4,340 males and 4,080 females, living in 1,746 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.72%, with male literacy at 90.01% and female literacy at 77.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,027, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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 Population8,4204,3404,080
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,011518493
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0271,037990
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532924
Literate Population6,2033,4402,763
Illiterate Population2,2179001,317

Nearby Villages of Gunwadi

Gunwadi 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)
DorlewadiSouth-East2.87 km
MaladWest3.50 km
PimpaliEast4.10 km
JalochiNorth4.36 km
NiravagajSouth-West5.06 km
PahunewadiWest6.39 km
ZaragadwadiEast6.50 km
KanheriNorth-East6.69 km
MekhaliSouth6.88 km
GhadagewadiSouth7.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunwadi

Gunwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baramati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Baramati to Gunwadi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Gunwadi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunwadi

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

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

Health Facilities in Gunwadi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gunwadi 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Gunwadi

Where is Gunwadi located?

Gunwadi village is located in Baramati Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gunwadi?

Gunwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gunwadi?

The pincode of Gunwadi is 413102.

What is the population of Gunwadi?

Gunwadi had a total population of 8,420, including 4,340 males and 4,080 females.

How many households are there in Gunwadi?

Gunwadi had 1,746 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gunwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunwadi was 83.72%. Male literacy was 90.01% and female literacy was 77.03%.