Guna Pincodes

Guna district, situated in central India, is one of Madhya Pradesh’s 52 districts. Its administrative headquarters is Guna town. The district spans an area of 6,390 square kilometers and had a population of 1,241,519 according to the 2011 census.

Guna is bordered by Shivpuri to the northeast, Ashoknagar to the east, Vidisha to the southeast, Rajgarh to the southwest, and Jhalawar and Baran districts in Rajasthan to the west and northwest. The Sindh River flows along the eastern boundary, separating it from Ashoknagar, while the Parvati River runs through the southern part before entering Rajasthan.

History:

In 2003, Guna District was split into two, with the eastern part becoming Ashoknagar District.

Historically, Guna was part of the ancient Avanti Kingdom, later absorbed by the Magadha Empire. In the 18th century, it was conquered by Maratha leader Ramoji Rao Scindia and became part of the Gwalior Kingdom until Indian independence. The Indian Midland Railway established a rail route through Guna in 1897.

After independence, Guna was initially part of Madhya Bharat and later merged into Madhya Pradesh on November 1, 1956. It has a rich historical nd cultural heritage, influenced by various dynasties and empires that have shaped its identity.

Geography:

Guna is situated at approximately 24.65°N latitude and 77.32°E longitude, with an average elevation of 474 meters (1555 feet).

This district in Madhya Pradesh serves as the entrance to the Malwa and Chambal regions. It is positioned on the northeastern part of the Malwa Plateau. To the west, the district is bordered by the Parbati River, which flows along this boundary and touches the Rajgarh District in Madhya Pradesh, as well as the Jhalawarh and Kota Districts in Rajasthan. To the north, you’ll find towns like Shivpuri and Kota, while cities like Vidisha, Bhopal, and Rajgarh are situated to the south. The eastern boundary of the district is defined by the Sindh River.

Demographics:

As of the 2011 census, Guna District’s population stands at 1,241,519, ranking it 388th among all districts in India, out of a total of 640 districts. The district has a population density of 194 people per square kilometer, with a sex ratio of 910 females for every 1000 males. The literacy rate in Guna is reported at 65.1%, with 25.18% of the population residing in urban areas.

Hindi is the predominant language spoken by 99.39% of the population in the district.

In the city of Guna, as of the 2011 census, the population was recorded at 180,978, with males constituting 52.29% and females 47.71% of the population. The city boasts an average literacy rate of 81.7%. Additionally, about 13% of the population in Guna is under the age of 6.

Guna is home to several notable landmarks, including the famous Hanumaan Tekri temple, situated atop a hill. The historic Fort of Maharaja Jai Singh can be found in Bajrangarh, located 8 kilometers from Guna. The village also features the renowned Jain Temple known as Jain Atishay Kshetra. Guna is intersected by National Highway 3 (NH3) and serves as the constituency for Jyotiraditya Scindia.