Garda - Bijawar, Chhatarpur
Garda is a village situated in the Bijawar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijawar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Biharwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garda is 458377. The village covers a total geographical area of 766.64 hectares and falls under the 471405 pincode. Bijawar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Garda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Garda
According to the 2011 Census, Garda village had a total population of 614 people, including 313 males and 301 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.81%, with male literacy at 70.31% and female literacy at 50.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 431.
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 | 614 | 313 | 301 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 119 | 57 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 431 | 211 | 220 |
| Literate Population | 301 | 180 | 121 |
| Illiterate Population | 313 | 133 | 180 |
Nearby Villages of Garda
Garda 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 Garda
Garda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijawar to Garda is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Garda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Garda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Garda
Where is Garda located?
Garda village is located in Bijawar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garda?
The Gram Panchayat of Garda is Biharwara.
What is the pincode of Garda?
The pincode of Garda is 471405.
What is the population of Garda?
Garda had a total population of 614, including 313 males and 301 females.
How many households are there in Garda?
Garda had 134 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garda was 60.81%. Male literacy was 70.31% and female literacy was 50.63%.