Gartad - Shirpur, Dhule

Gartad is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Gartad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gartad is 526059. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 425405 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Gartad

According to the 2011 Census, Gartad village had a total population of 1,429 people, including 736 males and 693 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.99%, with male literacy at 73.40% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 504.

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 Nardana, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Gartad is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Gartad is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. 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