Garwad - Malshiras, Solapur

Garwad is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Garwadmagarwadi (nv) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garwad is 562452. The village covers a total geographical area of 3253 hectares and falls under the 413310 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

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

Population of Garwad

As per Census 2011, Garwad village has a total population of 2,221 people, consisting of 1,150 males and 1,071 females. The village has 401 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 370 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,262 literate and 959 illiterate residents. Additionally, 543 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2211,1501,071
Child Population (0–6 yrs)370201169
Scheduled Castes (SC)543302241
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population1,262734528
Illiterate Population959416543

Nearby Villages of Garwad

Garwad 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)
PathanwastiEast4.16 km
KarkhelWest5.07 km
SulewadiSouth-East5.12 km
ZinjevastiEast5.72 km
JalbhaviNorth-West6.04 km
GoradwadiNorth6.41 km
DhuldevSouth-West6.43 km
TarangfalNorth-East6.69 km
ChandapuriEast6.72 km
HawaldarwadiWest7.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garwad

Garwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bohali, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Garwad is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Garwad is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garwad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Garwad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garwad 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 Garwad

Where is Garwad located?

Garwad village is located in Malshiras Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garwad?

The Gram Panchayat of Garwad is Garwadmagarwadi (nv).

What is the pincode of Garwad?

The pincode of Garwad is 413310.

What is the population of Garwad?

Garwad has a total population of 2,221, including 1,150 males and 1,071 females.

How many households are there in Garwad?

There are 401 households in Garwad.

What is the literacy rate in Garwad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garwad is 56.82%. Male literacy is 63.83% and female literacy is 49.30%.