Gunsi - Niwai, Tonk

Gunsi is a village situated in the Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwai and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Gunsi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunsi is 092793. The village covers a total geographical area of 1060 hectares and falls under the 304021 pincode. Niwai is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Gunsi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Niwai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gunsi

As per Census 2011, Gunsi village has a total population of 1,690 people, consisting of 884 males and 806 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 279 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 986 literate and 704 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 348 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,690884806
Child Population (0–6 yrs)279145134
Scheduled Castes (SC)1487771
Scheduled Tribes (ST)348185163
Literate Population986643343
Illiterate Population704241463

Nearby Villages of Gunsi

Gunsi 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)
AjeetpuraEast1.55 km
Shri DayalpuraNorth-West2.06 km
ManmohanpuraSouth-East2.63 km
Barh Kheri MohanpuraSouth2.75 km
SajiyaWest2.96 km
Barh DamodarpuraSouth-West3.24 km
BrijlalpuraNorth3.33 km
LuharaEast3.34 km
Kheri MohanpuraSouth3.75 km
MoondiyaSouth4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunsi

Gunsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Channani, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwai to Gunsi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Gunsi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunsi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gunsi

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

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

FAQs about Gunsi

Where is Gunsi located?

Gunsi village is located in Niwai Tehsil, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gunsi?

Gunsi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gunsi?

The pincode of Gunsi is 304021.

What is the population of Gunsi?

Gunsi has a total population of 1,690, including 884 males and 806 females.

How many households are there in Gunsi?

There are 291 households in Gunsi.

What is the literacy rate in Gunsi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunsi is 58.34%. Male literacy is 72.74% and female literacy is 42.56%.