Garpit - Karanja, Wardha

Garpit is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Garpit village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garpit is 533602. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.38 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Garpit

According to the 2011 Census, Garpit village had a total population of 608 people, including 307 males and 301 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.50%, with male literacy at 90.46% and female literacy at 71.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Garpit

Garpit 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 Garpit

Garpit is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Garpit is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Garpit 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 Garpit

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

Health Facilities in Garpit

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

FAQs about Garpit