Gartad - Sakri, Dhule

Gartad is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Gartad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gartad is 526345. The village covers a total geographical area of 629 hectares and falls under the 424311 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Gartad

According to the 2011 Census, Gartad village had a total population of 1,560 people, including 765 males and 795 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.23%, with male literacy at 46.48% and female literacy at 34.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,551.

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

Nearby Villages of Gartad

Gartad 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 Gartad

Gartad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Gartad is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Gartad is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gartad

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

Health Facilities in Gartad

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

FAQs about Gartad