Garahia - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Garahia is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Kolahua Chautarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garahia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garahia is 216866. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.3 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Garahia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Garahia

According to the 2011 Census, Garahia village had a total population of 912 people, including 479 males and 433 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.37%, with male literacy at 79.69% and female literacy at 62.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Garahia

Garahia 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 Garahia

Garahia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Garahia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Garahia 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 Garahia

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

Health Facilities in Garahia

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

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