Garha - Pupri, Sitamarhi
Garha is a village situated in the Pupri subdivision of Sitamarhi district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pupri and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sitamarhi. Garha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garha is 219720. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 843320 pincode. Janakpur Road is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Garha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.
Population of Garha
According to the 2011 Census, Garha village had a total population of 11,044 people, including 5,683 males and 5,361 females, living in 2,587 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.06%, with male literacy at 51.60% and female literacy at 46.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 606.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,044 | 5,683 | 5,361 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2,169 | 1,123 | 1,046 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 606 | 332 | 274 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 4,354 | 2,353 | 2,001 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,690 | 3,330 | 3,360 |
Nearby Villages of Garha
Garha is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Garha
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Janakpur Road to Garha is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitamarhi to Garha is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Garha
Where is Garha located?
Garha village is located in Pupri Subdivision, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Garha?
Garha is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Garha?
The pincode of Garha is 843320.
What is the population of Garha?
Garha had a total population of 11,044, including 5,683 males and 5,361 females.
How many households are there in Garha?
Garha had 2,587 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garha?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garha was 49.06%. Male literacy was 51.60% and female literacy was 46.37%.