Gurwadi - Omarga, Dharashiv

Gurwadi is a village situated in the Omarga tehsil of Dharashiv district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Umarga and around 115 km from Osmanabad. Guruwadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Gurwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurwadi is 561713. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.44 hectares and falls under the 413606 pincode. Umarga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gurwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gurwadi village had a total population of 584 people, including 289 males and 295 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.30%, with male literacy at 87.24% and female literacy at 79.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurwadi

Gurwadi 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 Gurwadi

Gurwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarga to Gurwadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Osmanabad to Gurwadi is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurwadi

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

Health Facilities in Gurwadi

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

FAQs about Gurwadi