Paradh - Pusad, Yavatmal

Paradh is a village situated in the Pusad tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusad and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Paradh village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paradh is 542735. The village covers a total geographical area of 666.23 hectares and falls under the 445230 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Paradh

According to the 2011 Census, Paradh village had a total population of 1,618 people, including 839 males and 779 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.81%, with male literacy at 85.73% and female literacy at 58.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Paradh

Paradh 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 Paradh

Public transport in the Paradh 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 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Paradh is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Paradh is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paradh

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

Health Facilities in Paradh

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

FAQs about Paradh