Garhi

Garhi is a village located in Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Baihar (tehsildar office) and 100km away from district headquarter Balaghat. As per 2009 stats, Garhi village is also a gram panchayat.

Garhi has its own place in the vibrant Balaghat 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 Garhi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garhi is 498203. The village spans a total geographical area of 996.15 hectares. Baihar is nearest town to Garhi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Garhi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baihar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Garhi

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,777 1,885 1,892
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 490 239 251
Scheduled Castes (SC) 152 82 70
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 946 437 509
Literate Population 2,618 1,433 1,185
Illiterate Population 1,159 452 707

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

  • The total population of Garhi village is around 3,777, including approximately 1,885 males and 1,892 females, with a sex ratio of 1003 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 490 children aged 0–6 years in Garhi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Garhi village has 152 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 946 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Garhi village is about 69.31%, with male literacy at 76.02% and female literacy at 62.63%.
  • There are around 966 households in Garhi village.

Connectivity of Garhi

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

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

Nearby Villages of Garhi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Garhi

Where is Garhi located?
Garhi village is situated in Baihar Tehsil, within the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garhi?
Garhi serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Garhi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garhi is 3,777, with 1,885 males and 1,892 females.
How many households are there in Garhi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garhi village has a total of 966 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garhi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garhi is 69.31%. The male literacy rate is 76.02%, while the female literacy rate is 62.63%.