Girad - Samudrapur, Wardha

Girad is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Girad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girad is 534586. The village covers a total geographical area of 1674.97 hectares and falls under the 442305 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Girad

According to the 2011 Census, Girad village had a total population of 5,973 people, including 3,068 males and 2,905 females, living in 1,497 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.83%, with male literacy at 88.62% and female literacy at 78.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 429, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 967.

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

Nearby Villages of Girad

Girad 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 Girad

Girad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Borkhedi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Girad is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Girad 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 Girad

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

Health Facilities in Girad

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

FAQs about Girad