Gorad village, Tarapur taluka | Pincode 388180

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

INDUBEN GHANSHYAMSINH GOHIL

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LGD code: 516838
Pincode: 388180
Post office: Tarapur (Anand)
Population: 1,010
Households: 207
Literacy rate: 78.4%
Sex ratio: 902 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 670
Distance to district centre: 119 km
Distance to mandal centre: 91 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 63 km
Distance to Mumbai: 517 km
Nearest railway station: Dhinoj · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: mamta hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Gorad compares

By population, Gorad ranks #36 of 42 villages in Tarapur mandal.

Literacy rate

78.4%

+7.7% vs mandal average

Gorad: 78.4%
Tarapur mandal: 70.7%
Anand district: 74.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

902

−21 vs mandal average

Gorad: 902
Tarapur mandal: 923

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.4 vs mandal average

Gorad: 4.9
Tarapur mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Gorad at a glance

Gorad is a village of 1,010 people in 207 households (Census 2011) in Tarapur taluka, Anand district, Gujarat, the 36th-largest of 42 villages in Tarapur taluka. Literacy is 78%, 8 points above the taluka average of 71% and the sex ratio is 902 women per 1,000 men. It lies 119 km from the Anand district centre, 5 km from Dhinoj, the nearest town, 4 km from Dhinoj railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 388180, served by Tarapur (Anand) post office; the LGD village code is 516838. The nearest hospital or health centre is mamta hospital, 4 km away. The sarpanch is INDUBEN GHANSHYAMSINH GOHIL, and the village votes in Sanand assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kanubhai Karamshibhai Patel. The population is estimated at 1,191 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gorad · this village	1,010	78%	—
Gorad · Mahesana	3,095	87%	0 km N
Virta · Mahesana	2,095	75%	1.1 km W
Kharsada · Mahesana	1,103	77%	3.3 km NE
Chhathiyarda · Mahesana	6,085	64%	4.9 km SE
Dhinoj · Chanasma	10,396	78%	5 km SW
Bokarvada · Visnagar	2,891	83%	5.1 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Gorad

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SOJITRA
Distance to nearest town (km): 29
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): GORAD
Total area (ha): 570.37
Irrigated area (ha): 468.52
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Gorad

LGD code: 516838
Pincode: 388180
Post office: Tarapur (Anand)
Population (Census 2011): 1,010
Population (projected 2026): 1,191
Households: 207
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 902
Literacy rate: 78.4%
Coordinates: 23.69332°N, 72.31296°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Gandhinagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sanand
Member of Parliament: Amit Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kanubhai Karamshibhai Patel
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: INDUBEN GHANSHYAMSINH GOHIL
Block / Mandal: Tarapur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Anand district level

Then & Now

Gorad — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,010

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,191

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

207

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

244

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,010Census 2011
Households: 207Census 2011
Literacy rate: 78.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 902 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2442026 projection
Active job cards: 25,630MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 9,460MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 726NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 82.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Anand district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Anand district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Anand district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Gorad

Mandal centre

Tarapur · ≈ 91 km

≈ 3 h 8 min by car · 3 h 43 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Anand · ≈ 119 km

≈ 4 h 4 min by car · 4 h 50 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,396 people

Dhinoj · ≈ 5.0 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar63 kmcapital
Mumbai517 km
Delhi733 km
Hyderabad951 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDhinoj4 km
Bus stopPanchot Bypass Chowkdi (D-Mart)9 km
Hospital / PHCmamta hospital4 km
ATM / bankA.P.M.C Nagrik Bank10 km
Petrol pumpHP9 km
CollegePATEL SAV ADRASH KANYA VIDYALAYA7 km
Police stationMahsana District Jail12 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Gorad

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🛕Khodaldham KhadadaTemple3.2 km ↗

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What is the pincode of Gorad?

The pincode of Gorad, Tarapur taluka, Anand district, Gujarat is 388180. The post office is Tarapur (Anand).

Which post office delivers to Gorad?

Mail for Gorad is delivered through Tarapur (Anand) post office, pincode 388180, in Tarapur taluka, Anand district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gorad located?

Gorad is a village in Tarapur taluka of Anand district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Gorad as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gorad village has a population of 1,010 across 207 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gorad?

The current sarpanch of Gorad gram panchayat is INDUBEN GHANSHYAMSINH GOHIL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gorad in?

Gorad falls under the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gorad in?

Gorad falls under the Sanand assembly constituency (AC #40) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Gorad?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gorad village is 78.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Gorad?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gorad village is 902 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gorad?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gorad, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Gorad from Anand district centre?

Gorad is approximately 119 km (straight-line) from the centre of Anand district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Gorad?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gorad village is 516838.

Which is the nearest town to Gorad?

Dhinoj (population 10,396, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 5 km from Gorad in a straight line.

How big is Gorad compared to other villages in Tarapur taluka?

Gorad ranks 36 of 42 villages in Tarapur taluka by Census 2011 population (1,010 residents).

How far is Gorad from Gandhinagar?

Gorad is about 63 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 81 km.

How far is Gorad from Mumbai?

Gorad is about 517 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 672 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Gorad?

Dhinoj is the nearest railway station to Gorad, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Gorad?

Panchot Bypass Chowkdi (D-Mart) is the nearest bus stop to Gorad, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gorad?

mamta hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gorad, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Gorad?

A.P.M.C Nagrik Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Gorad, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Gorad?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Gorad, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Who is the MLA of Gorad?

Gorad falls under Sanand assembly constituency (AC 40). The sitting MLA is Kanubhai Karamshibhai Patel (BJP).

Who is the MP for Gorad?

Gorad is in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Amit Shah (BJP).

What is the population of Gorad in 2026?

Gorad is estimated at 1,191 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,010 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gorad in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Gorad in Anand district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Gorad?

INDUBEN GHANSHYAMSINH GOHIL is the sarpanch of Gorad gram panchayat, Tarapur taluka. See the sarpanch list of Tarapur taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)