Garura - Sanjhauli, Rohtas

Garura is a village situated in the Sanjhauli subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sanjhauli and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Udai Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garura is 251513. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.4 hectares and falls under the 802220 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Garura

According to the 2011 Census, Garura village had a total population of 1,178 people, including 610 males and 568 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.58%, with male literacy at 88.74% and female literacy at 57.02%.

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

Nearby Villages of Garura

Garura 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 Garura

Garura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanjhauli Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Garura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Garura is about 34 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 Garura

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

Health Facilities in Garura

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

FAQs about Garura