Gunjali - Patan, Satara

Gunjali is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Gunjali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjali is 564172. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.62 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Gunjali

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjali village had a total population of 673 people, including 308 males and 365 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,185 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.72%, with male literacy at 89.55% and female literacy at 66.26%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjali

Gunjali 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 Gunjali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gunjali. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Gunjali is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Gunjali is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjali

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

Health Facilities in Gunjali

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

FAQs about Gunjali