Garetha - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Garetha is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Garetha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garetha is 456251. The village covers a total geographical area of 1110.07 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Garetha

According to the 2011 Census, Garetha village had a total population of 2,717 people, including 1,431 males and 1,286 females, living in 535 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.22%, with male literacy at 75.70% and female literacy at 44.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Garetha

Garetha 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 Garetha

Garetha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basai, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Garetha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Garetha is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garetha

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

Health Facilities in Garetha

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

FAQs about Garetha