Girda - Manora, Washim

Girda is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Girda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girda is 531124. The village covers a total geographical area of 820.68 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Girda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Girda

According to the 2011 Census, Girda village had a total population of 1,421 people, including 750 males and 671 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.87%, with male literacy at 87.59% and female literacy at 73.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 310.

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

Nearby Villages of Girda

Girda 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 Girda

Girda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Washim, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Girda is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Girda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girda

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

Health Facilities in Girda

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

FAQs about Girda