Gundi - Manora, Washim

Gundi is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Eklara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundi is 531063. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.7 hectares and falls under the 444404 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gundi

As per Census 2011, Gundi village has a total population of 522 people, consisting of 268 males and 254 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 387 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 323 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gundi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population522268254
Child Population (0–6 yrs)733835
Scheduled Castes (SC)323165158
Literate Population387219168
Illiterate Population1354986

Nearby Villages of Gundi

Gundi 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)
WatodEast1.68 km
KondoliWest2.02 km
EklaraNorth2.20 km
Dhamani (manora)South2.41 km
AmgavhanSouth-West2.93 km
ChistalaEast3.09 km
UmardariNorth3.83 km
Asola Bk.North-West3.87 km
ManoraSouth-East3.88 km
SomnathnagarSouth4.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gundi

Gundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Gundi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Gundi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gundi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gundi

Where is Gundi located?

Gundi village is located in Manora Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gundi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gundi is Eklara.

What is the pincode of Gundi?

The pincode of Gundi is 444404.

What is the population of Gundi?

Gundi has a total population of 522, including 268 males and 254 females.

How many households are there in Gundi?

There are 129 households in Gundi.

What is the literacy rate in Gundi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gundi is 74.14%. Male literacy is 81.72% and female literacy is 66.14%.