Gitakunj
Gitakunj is a revenue village in Niphad taluka, Nashik district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 2,602 in 548 households (Census 2011).
Gitakunj is no longer listed in the Local Government Directory (LGD). This page is kept so that old links still work.
2,602 souls. 548 homes.
Niphad taluka, Nashik district, Maharashtra.
Gitakunj today
- Apple₹8,000APMC Nasik · 27 Oct 2026
- Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu)₹2,950APMC Nandgaon · 27 Oct 2026
- Banana₹900APMC Nasik · 27 Oct 2026
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Gitakunj is a village in Niphad taluka, Nashik district, Maharashtra. At the 2011 Census it had 2,602 people in 548 households, with a literacy rate of 83.7%.
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How Gitakunj compares
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Gitakunj at a glance
Gitakunj is a village of 2,602 people in 548 households (Census 2011) in Niphad taluka, Nashik district, Maharashtra. Literacy is 83.7%, 1.2 points above the taluka figure of 82.5%, and the sex ratio is 1,003 women per 1,000 men. The LGD village code is 551367.
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Key facts — Gitakunj
Other villages in Niphad taluka
View all 138 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,602Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,299 / 1,303
- Households
- 548
- People per home
- 4.7
- Literacy rate
- 83.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Gitakunj on the map
Electoral profile
Estimated: 86% of the 14 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
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Elsewhere in Maharashtra
- भूमीसंपादन, पुनर्वसन व पुनर्वसाहत अधिसूचना – मौजे देशमुखवाडी ता.कर्जत जि.अहिल्यानगर (एस.आर. १/२०२५)
District Administration, Ahilyanagar · 27 Oct 2026
- एन.एच. अॅक्ट 1956 चे कलम 3D अन्वये जाहीर अंतिम अधिसूचना व शुध्दीपत्र.
District Administration, Raigad · 27 Oct 2026
- भूमीसंपादन, पुनर्वसन व पुनर्वसाहत अधिसूचना – मौजे दिघी ता.कर्जत जि.अहिल्यानगर (एस.आर. ८/२०२५)
District Administration, Ahilyanagar · 26 Oct 2026
- Notification Under Section- 11(1) of the Compensation as per provision of Right to Fair Compensation and TransParency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act.2013 land Acquisition Case no. 14/ LQN/2026-2027 Mouza. Paldongari Ta. Mohad
District Administration, Bhandara · 19 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Gitakunj
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Essential services & places near Gitakunj
Gitakunj isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Niphad taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices1,730 in Nashik district
- Bank Of India ATM, Niphad
ATM
- HDFC Bank ATM
ATM
- HDFC Bank ATM, Niphad
ATM
- State Bank of India, Niphad ATM
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
Bank
SH 30, Niphad, Nashik
Hospitals & clinics604 in Nashik district
Clinic
Ugaon Road, Runwal Nagar, Niphad
Hospital
Government Hospital, Hanuman Nagar, Ugaon Road, Niphad
Hospital
Niphad
Hospital
Shree Ganesh Ent & Cyber Point Chandori
Hospital
Niphad
Hospital
Niphad
Schools & anganwadis55 in Nashik district
- Jasodabai Soni Boarding School
School
School
SH 30, Niphad, Nashik
- Veer Savarkar Vidyalaya
School
Colleges & universities33 in Nashik district
College
SH23, Niphad, Nashik
- Government Industrial Training Institute
University
Police & fire stations10 in Nashik district
Police station
Niphad, Nashik
Revenue & panchayat offices7 in Nashik district
Gram Panchayat office
Niphad, Nashik
Gram Panchayat office
Niphad, Nashik
Government offices21 in Nashik district
Government office
Niphad, Nashik
Temples159 in Nashik district
- Baneshwar Temple Complex
Temple
Temple
Niphad, Nashik
Temple
Ganesh Nagar, Niphad, Nashik
Temple
Mankeshwar Chauk, Niphad, Nashik
Temple
Shani Chauk, Niphad, Nashik
Temple
Kolwadi Road, Niphad, Nashik
Churches4 in Nashik district
Mosques8 in Nashik district
Other places of worship59 in Nashik district
Jain temple
Jain Stanak, Niphad, Nashik
Transport138 in Nashik district
Bus station
SH 30, Niphad, Nashik
- Niphad Bus Station
Bus station
- Kothure Bus Stop
Bus stop
- Bharat Petroleum
Petrol pump
Ugaon Road, Niphad, Nashik
- HP
Petrol pump
- Indian Oil
Petrol pump
SH 30, Niphad, Nashik
Agriculture services15 in Nashik district
Community places110 in Nashik district
- Smashan Bhumi, Niphad
Cremation / burial ground
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People often ask about Gitakunj
Where is Gitakunj located?
Gitakunj is a village in Niphad taluka of Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Gitakunj in?
Gitakunj is in Nashik district of Maharashtra.
What is the population of Gitakunj?
As per the 2011 Census, Gitakunj had a population of 2,602 (1,299 males and 1,303 females).
How many households are there in Gitakunj?
Gitakunj had 548 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Gitakunj?
The literacy rate of Gitakunj was 83.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Gitakunj?
Gitakunj had 1,003 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gitakunj in?
Gitakunj is in the Dindori Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Gitakunj?
Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare (Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar) won the Dindori Lok Sabha seat, which includes Gitakunj, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Gitakunj?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gitakunj is 551367 and its Census 2011 village code is 551367.
Which villages are near Gitakunj?
Other villages in Niphad taluka include Ahergaon, Antarweli, Aurangpur, Banganganagar, Behed.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Gitakunj?
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- Petrol bunk
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 68 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Nashik district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | APMC Nasik | 5,000 | 12,000 | 8,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | APMC Satana | 2,910 | 4,100 | 3,051 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | APMC Devala | 2,900 | 3,605 | 3,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | APMC Malegaon | 2,901 | 3,900 | 3,101 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | APMC Nandgaon | 2,900 | 4,500 | 2,950 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Khandesh | APMC Nasik | 700 | 1,400 | 900 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | APMC Devala | 6,000 | 8,205 | 6,890 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | APMC Nasik | 1,666 | 3,333 | 2,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Gitakunj's shops.
Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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