Gulunche - Purandhar, Pune

Gulunche is a village situated in the Purandhar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sasvad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Gulunche village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulunche is 556535. The village covers a total geographical area of 2670 hectares and falls under the 412102 pincode. Jejuri is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Gulunche

According to the 2011 Census, Gulunche village had a total population of 2,754 people, including 1,394 males and 1,360 females, living in 626 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.66%, with male literacy at 91.19% and female literacy at 77.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gulunche

Gulunche 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Gulunche

Gulunche is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nira, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jejuri to Gulunche is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Gulunche is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulunche

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

Health Facilities in Gulunche

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

FAQs about Gulunche