Narlad - Gangakhed, Parbhani

Narlad is a village situated in the Gangakhed tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangakhed and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Narlad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narlad is 547005. The village covers a total geographical area of 920 hectares and falls under the 431505 pincode. Gangakhed is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Narlad

As per Census 2011, Narlad village has a total population of 1,999 people, consisting of 1,025 males and 974 females. The village has 422 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,162 literate and 837 illiterate residents. Additionally, 247 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9991,025974
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254130124
Scheduled Castes (SC)247124123
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19310291
Literate Population1,162688474
Illiterate Population837337500

Nearby Villages of Narlad

Narlad 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)
GopaSouth2.31 km
IraladWest2.37 km
RokadewadiNorth2.66 km
KapsiEast2.92 km
NavhalgaonSouth-East3.89 km
WaghalgaonSouth-West4.18 km
Pimpri ZolaWest4.35 km
AjamabadEast4.37 km
Sayala (palam)North-East5.00 km
MardasgaonSouth5.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narlad

Narlad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gangakher, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangakhed to Narlad is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Narlad 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 Narlad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Narlad

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

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

FAQs about Narlad

Where is Narlad located?

Narlad village is located in Gangakhed Tehsil, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narlad?

Narlad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Narlad?

The pincode of Narlad is 431505.

What is the population of Narlad?

Narlad has a total population of 1,999, including 1,025 males and 974 females.

How many households are there in Narlad?

There are 422 households in Narlad.

What is the literacy rate in Narlad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narlad is 58.13%. Male literacy is 67.12% and female literacy is 48.67%.