Gar - Shrigonda, Ahilyanagar

Gar is a village situated in the Shrigonda tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Shrigonda and around 69 km from Ahmadnagar. Gar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gar is 558504. The village covers a total geographical area of 736.79 hectares and falls under the 414701 pincode. Shrigonda is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrigonda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gar

According to the 2011 Census, Gar village had a total population of 1,045 people, including 565 males and 480 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.08%, with male literacy at 89.52% and female literacy at 78.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Gar

Gar 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 Gar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gar. The nearest railway station is Kashti, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrigonda to Gar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Gar is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gar

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

Health Facilities in Gar

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

FAQs about Gar