Garhara - Palasi, Araria

Garhara is a village situated in the Palasi subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Baradbatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhara is 222036. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 854333 pincode. Araria is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Garhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sikti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Araria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garhara

According to the 2011 Census, Garhara village had a total population of 6,242 people, including 3,237 males and 3,005 females, living in 1,208 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.55%, with male literacy at 59.78% and female literacy at 32.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Garhara

Garhara 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 Garhara

Garhara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Araria to Garhara is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garhara

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

Health Facilities in Garhara

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

FAQs about Garhara