Ghorpad - Kamptee, Nagpur

Ghorpad is a village situated in the Kamptee tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamptee and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Ghorpad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorpad is 535754. The village covers a total geographical area of 686 hectares and falls under the 441001 pincode. Kamptee is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Ghorpad

According to the 2011 Census, Ghorpad village had a total population of 1,184 people, including 626 males and 558 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.51%, with male literacy at 90.39% and female literacy at 75.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 304.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,184626558
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1296465
Scheduled Castes (SC)238116122
Scheduled Tribes (ST)304159145
Literate Population881508373
Illiterate Population303118185

Nearby Villages of Ghorpad

Ghorpad 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShirpurSouth-East2.03 km
AjaniNorth-East2.30 km
PawangaonSouth-West2.60 km
RanalaWest3.08 km
DhargaonSouth3.61 km
GadaEast3.65 km
PowariSouth-West3.92 km
LihigaonSouth-East4.32 km
Kapsi BkSouth5.31 km
SihoraNorth-East5.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghorpad

Ghorpad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamptee, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamptee to Ghorpad is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Ghorpad is about 18 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 Ghorpad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ghorpad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghorpad

Where is Ghorpad located?

Ghorpad village is located in Kamptee Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Ghorpad?

Ghorpad is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghorpad?

The pincode of Ghorpad is 441001.

What is the population of Ghorpad?

Ghorpad had a total population of 1,184, including 626 males and 558 females.

How many households are there in Ghorpad?

Ghorpad had 266 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghorpad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghorpad was 83.51%. Male literacy was 90.39% and female literacy was 75.66%.