Garurha - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Garurha is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Rajpur Tumkadiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garurha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garurha is 216645. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.35 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Garurha

As per Census 2011, Garurha village has a total population of 837 people, consisting of 424 males and 413 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 516 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garurha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Garurha

Garurha 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 Garurha

Garurha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Garurha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Garurha is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garurha

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

Health Facilities in Garurha

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

FAQs about Garurha