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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Garwad village had a total population of 2,221 people, including 1,150 males and 1,071 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.18%, with male literacy at 77.34% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 543, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Garwad