Garhia

Block / Subdivision Bhawanipur
District Purnia
State Bihar

About Garhia

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garhia village is 223234. Garhia village is located in Bhawanipur subdivision of Purnia district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Bhawanipur (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Purnia. As per 2009 stats, Sonma is the gram panchayat of Garhia village.

The total geographical area of village is 90 hectares. Garhia has a total population of 1,133 peoples, out of which male population is 577 while female population is 556. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 963 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garhia village is 45.72% out of which 56.67% males and 34.35% females are literate. There are about 192 houses in garhia village.

Purnia is nearest town to garhia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.

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Population of Garhia

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,133 577 556
Literate Population 518 327 191
Illiterate Population 615 250 365

Connectivity of Garhia

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Garhia

Frequently Asked Questions about Garhia

Where is Garhia located?

Garhia village is situated in Bhawanipur Subdivision, within the Purnia district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garhia?

The Gram Panchayat of Garhia is Sonma (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Garhia as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garhia is 1,133, with 577 males and 556 females.

How many households are there in Garhia as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Garhia village has a total of 192 households.

What is the literacy rate in Garhia as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garhia is 45.72%. The male literacy rate is 56.67%, while the female literacy rate is 34.35%.