Garad - Sailana, Ratlam

Garad is a village situated in the Sailana tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sailana and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Garad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garad is 470518. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.2 hectares and falls under the 457550 pincode. Sailana is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Garad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Garad

According to the 2011 Census, Garad village had a total population of 1,307 people, including 656 males and 651 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.70%, with male literacy at 42.09% and female literacy at 25.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,302.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Garad

Garad 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Garad

Garad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nityanand Dham, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sailana to Garad is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Garad is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garad

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

Health Facilities in Garad

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

FAQs about Garad