Gunat - Shirur, Pune

Gunat is a village situated in the Shirur tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Gunat village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunat is 555656. The village covers a total geographical area of 1961 hectares and falls under the 412210 pincode. Shirur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gunat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gunat

According to the 2011 Census, Gunat village had a total population of 2,613 people, including 1,342 males and 1,271 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.62%, with male literacy at 84.32% and female literacy at 64.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunat

Gunat 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 Gunat

Gunat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belvandi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirur to Gunat is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Gunat is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunat

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

Health Facilities in Gunat

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

FAQs about Gunat