Ghorad - Warud, Amravati

Ghorad is a village situated in the Warud tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warud and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Ghorad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorad is 532432. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.42 hectares and falls under the 444907 pincode. Warud is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ghorad

As per Census 2011, Ghorad village has a total population of 1,408 people, consisting of 736 males and 672 females. The village has 345 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 976 literate and 432 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 195 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,408736672
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1689375
Scheduled Castes (SC)272141131
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19510689
Literate Population976539437
Illiterate Population432197235

Nearby Villages of Ghorad

Ghorad 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)
MendhiNorth-West1.61 km
ChainpurWest1.92 km
RasulpurEast1.97 km
NaygaonNorth-West2.28 km
MahendriSouth-East2.48 km
IsmailpurNorth-East2.49 km
DeutwadaSouth-West2.62 km
KharbadiSouth2.96 km
KhanapurWest3.19 km
DhagaNorth-East3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghorad

Ghorad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pusla, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warud to Ghorad is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Ghorad is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghorad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ghorad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghorad

Where is Ghorad located?

Ghorad village is located in Warud Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghorad?

Ghorad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghorad?

The pincode of Ghorad is 444907.

What is the population of Ghorad?

Ghorad has a total population of 1,408, including 736 males and 672 females.

How many households are there in Ghorad?

There are 345 households in Ghorad.

What is the literacy rate in Ghorad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghorad is 69.32%. Male literacy is 73.23% and female literacy is 65.03%.