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

According to the 2011 Census, Ghorad village had a total population of 1,408 people, including 736 males and 672 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.71%, with male literacy at 83.83% and female literacy at 73.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Ghorad