Garwad
Garwad is a village located in Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Malshiras (tehsildar office) and 130km away from district headquarter Solapur. As per 2009 stats, Garwadmagarwadi Nv is the gram panchayat of Garwad village.
Garwad has its own place in the vibrant Solapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Garwad
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garwad is 562452. The village spans a total geographical area of 3253 hectares. Pandharpur is nearest town to Garwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 69km away.
When it comes to local governance, Garwad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Malshiras Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Madha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Garwad
Population of Garwad
Below is a concise population overview of Garwad as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,221 | 1,150 | 1,071 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 370 | 201 | 169 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 543 | 302 | 241 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,262 | 734 | 528 |
| Illiterate Population | 959 | 416 | 543 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Garwad village:
- The total population of Garwad village is around 2,221, including approximately 1,150 males and 1,071 females, with a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 370 children aged 0–6 years in Garwad village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Garwad village has 543 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Garwad village is about 56.82%, with male literacy at 63.83% and female literacy at 49.30%.
- There are around 401 households in Garwad village.
Connectivity of Garwad
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Garwad. As per the 2011 stats, Garwad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Garwad
Knowing the nearby villages of Garwad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Garwad.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garwad
- Where is Garwad located?
- Garwad village is situated in Malshiras Tehsil, within the Solapur district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Garwad?
- The Gram Panchayat of Garwad is Garwadmagarwadi Nv (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the population of Garwad as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garwad is 2,221, with 1,150 males and 1,071 females.
- How many households are there in Garwad as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Garwad village has a total of 401 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Garwad as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garwad is 56.82%. The male literacy rate is 63.83%, while the female literacy rate is 49.30%.