Gunia Majri - Bassi Pathana, Fatehgarh Sahib

Gunia Majri is a village situated in the Bassi Pathana tehsil of Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bassi Pathana and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Fatehgarh Sahib. Gunia Majri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunia Majri is 032585. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 140412 pincode. Bassi Pathana is the nearest town.

Gunia Majri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bassi pathana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gunia Majri

As per Census 2011, Gunia Majri village has a total population of 321 people, consisting of 176 males and 145 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 823 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 251 literate and 70 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gunia Majri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population321176145
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17107
Literate Population251143108
Illiterate Population703337

Nearby Villages of Gunia Majri

Gunia Majri 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)
BaherSouth1.12 km
DedhranNorth1.24 km
GhumandgarhSouth-West1.27 km
BhanguanEast1.33 km
ShehzadpurSouth-East2.08 km
HussainpuraNorth2.27 km
ShivdaspurSouth-East2.46 km
RasoolpurNorth-West2.46 km
RamgarhNorth-East2.49 km
RailySouth2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunia Majri

Gunia Majri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bassi Pathanam, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Fatehgarh Sahib to Gunia Majri is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunia Majri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gunia Majri 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 Gunia Majri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gunia Majri

Where is Gunia Majri located?

Gunia Majri village is located in Bassi Pathana Tehsil, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gunia Majri?

Gunia Majri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gunia Majri?

The pincode of Gunia Majri is 140412.

What is the population of Gunia Majri?

Gunia Majri has a total population of 321, including 176 males and 145 females.

How many households are there in Gunia Majri?

There are 67 households in Gunia Majri.

What is the literacy rate in Gunia Majri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunia Majri is 78.19%. Male literacy is 81.25% and female literacy is 74.48%.