Ghorad - Seloo, Wardha

Ghorad is a village situated in the Seloo tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Seloo and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Ghorad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorad is 533909. The village covers a total geographical area of 825.93 hectares and falls under the 442104 pincode. Wardha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Ghorad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wardha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ghorad

According to the 2011 Census, Ghorad village had a total population of 5,973 people, including 3,097 males and 2,876 females, living in 1,437 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.11%, with male literacy at 90.93% and female literacy at 78.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghorad

Ghorad 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 Ghorad

Ghorad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Seloo Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wardha to Ghorad is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghorad

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

Health Facilities in Ghorad

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

FAQs about Ghorad