Garbad - Malegaon, Nashik

Garbad is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Garbad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garbad is 550168. The village covers a total geographical area of 1489.01 hectares and falls under the 423206 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Garbad

As per Census 2011, Garbad village has a total population of 853 people, consisting of 442 males and 411 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 534 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 801 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garbad

Garbad 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 Garbad

Garbad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mohadi Pragane Laling, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Garbad is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Garbad is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garbad

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

Health Facilities in Garbad

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

FAQs about Garbad