Ghagardarwadi - Kandhar, Nanded

Ghagardarwadi is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Ghagardara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghagardarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghagardarwadi is 545417. The village covers a total geographical area of 796.31 hectares and falls under the 431742 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ghagardarwadi

As per Census 2011, Ghagardarwadi village has a total population of 1,562 people, consisting of 827 males and 735 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 860 literate and 702 illiterate residents. Additionally, 535 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghagardarwadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,562827735
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261151110
Scheduled Castes (SC)535299236
Literate Population860510350
Illiterate Population702317385

Nearby Villages of Ghagardarwadi

Ghagardarwadi 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)
Harbal P.k.North-East2.20 km
SomthanaWest2.41 km
PokharniNorth-West2.91 km
MarshivniWest4.04 km
Digras Kh.South-East4.11 km
Digras Bk.South4.38 km
GaulNorth-East4.40 km
DaithanaWest4.54 km
GuttewadiNorth-West4.80 km
Sawargaon NipaniEast5.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghagardarwadi

Public transport in the Ghagardarwadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Ghagardarwadi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Ghagardarwadi is about 60 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 Ghagardarwadi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghagardarwadi 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 Ghagardarwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ghagardarwadi

Where is Ghagardarwadi located?

Ghagardarwadi village is located in Kandhar Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghagardarwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghagardarwadi is Ghagardara.

What is the pincode of Ghagardarwadi?

The pincode of Ghagardarwadi is 431742.

What is the population of Ghagardarwadi?

Ghagardarwadi has a total population of 1,562, including 827 males and 735 females.

How many households are there in Ghagardarwadi?

There are 317 households in Ghagardarwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Ghagardarwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghagardarwadi is 55.06%. Male literacy is 61.67% and female literacy is 47.62%.