Grądy is a village located in east‑central Poland. Administratively, it belongs to the Gmina Zawidz in Sierpc County (powiat sierpecki), which is part of the Masovian Voivodeship (województwo mazowieckie). The settlement is situated within the historic region of Mazovia.
Geographical location
The village lies in the northeastern part of Sierpc County, roughly 15 km east of the town of Sierpc and about 100 km north‑west of Warsaw. Its coordinates are approximately 52°55′N 20°00′E.
Administrative jurisdiction
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Masovian
- County: Sierpc
- Gmina (municipality): Zawidz
Demographics
Official population figures for Grądy are not readily available in the public domain. According to the latest data published by Poland’s Central Statistical Office (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) for rural localities in the region, villages of comparable size typically have populations ranging from a few dozen to several hundred inhabitants.
Infrastructure and economy
Grądy, like many small villages in the Masovian countryside, is characterized by agricultural land use. The local economy is primarily based on farming and related activities. The village is connected to neighboring settlements by a network of local roads, but there are no major highways or rail lines directly serving it.
Historical context
There is no specific historical record that distinguishes Grądy, Sierpc County, from other villages of the same name in Poland. The name “Grądy” is derived from the Polish word “grąd,” referring to a type of forested, fertile soil found on higher ground, a common toponymic element in the region.
Statistical reference
Information about the village is documented in the National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal (TERYT) maintained by GUS, which lists Grądy under the code for settlements within Gmina Zawidz.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal).
- Masovian Voivodeship administrative records.
No additional notable landmarks, institutions, or events are recorded for Grądy, Sierpc County in widely available encyclopedic sources.
