Garhwa - Manjhi, Saran

Garhwa is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Gobarahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhwa is 233407. The village covers a total geographical area of 26 hectares and falls under the 841201 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Garhwa

As per Census 2011, Garhwa village has a total population of 198 people, consisting of 82 males and 116 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 1,414 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 123 literate and 75 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Garhwa

Garhwa 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 Garhwa

Garhwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Garhwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Garhwa is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garhwa

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

Health Facilities in Garhwa

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

FAQs about Garhwa