Garaj - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Garaj is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Vaijapur and around 42 km from Aurangabad. Garaj village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garaj is 549054. The village covers a total geographical area of 795 hectares and falls under the 431115 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Garaj

According to the 2011 Census, Garaj village had a total population of 1,454 people, including 725 males and 729 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.18%, with male literacy at 92.19% and female literacy at 66.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Garaj

Garaj 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 Garaj

Garaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanjgaon, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Garaj is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Garaj is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garaj

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

Health Facilities in Garaj

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

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