Garhia

Garhia is a village located in Srinagar subdivision of Purnia district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Srinagar (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Purnia. As per 2009 stats, Garhia Baluwa is the gram panchayat of Garhia village.

Garhia has its own place in the vibrant Purnia region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Garhia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garhia is 223615. The village spans a total geographical area of 1029 hectares. Purnia is nearest town to Garhia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Garhia

Below is a concise population overview of Garhia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 7,411 3,881 3,530
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,641 835 806
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,511 764 747
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 253 137 116
Literate Population 3,023 1,875 1,148
Illiterate Population 4,388 2,006 2,382

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Garhia village:

  • The total population of Garhia village is around 7,411, including approximately 3,881 males and 3,530 females, with a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,641 children aged 0–6 years in Garhia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Garhia village has 1,511 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 253 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Garhia village is about 40.79%, with male literacy at 48.31% and female literacy at 32.52%.
  • There are around 1,565 households in Garhia village.

Connectivity of Garhia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Garhia. As per the 2011 stats, Garhia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

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

Nearby Villages of Garhia

Knowing the nearby villages of Garhia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Garhia.

Shahbaz Dangraha Ladukhana Jhuni Karimnagar Jhuni Milik Kadgawan Khunti Hasaili Jogaili Mankol Barana Basgarha

Frequently Asked Questions about Garhia

Where is Garhia located?
Garhia village is situated in Srinagar Subdivision, within the Purnia district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garhia?
The Gram Panchayat of Garhia is Garhia Baluwa (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 7,411, with 3,881 males and 3,530 females.
How many households are there in Garhia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garhia village has a total of 1,565 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garhia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garhia is 40.79%. The male literacy rate is 48.31%, while the female literacy rate is 32.52%.