Garh - Tehla, Alwar

Garh is a village situated in the Tehla tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from Rajgarh and around 75 km from Alwar. Chhilodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garh is 073237. The village covers a total geographical area of 964 hectares and falls under the 301410 pincode. Rajgarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Garh

As per Census 2011, Garh village has a total population of 571 people, consisting of 325 males and 246 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 756 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 328 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 225 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population571325246
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1046044
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22512897
Literate Population32824187
Illiterate Population24384159

Nearby Villages of Garh

Garh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Boore KhurdWest1.07 km
Nangal DhannaSouth-West1.14 km
Boore KalanNorth-West1.75 km
ChhilodiNorth-East1.79 km
KajotaEast2.06 km
Rajpur ChhotaSouth2.21 km
Nangal SannaSouth-West2.39 km
BinjariSouth-East2.73 km
Morod KalanWest3.63 km
GaonriSouth-West3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garh

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Garh. The nearest railway station is Dhigawara, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgarh to Garh is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Garh is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Garh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Garh

Where is Garh located?

Garh village is located in Tehla Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garh?

The Gram Panchayat of Garh is Chhilodi.

What is the pincode of Garh?

The pincode of Garh is 301410.

What is the population of Garh?

Garh has a total population of 571, including 325 males and 246 females.

How many households are there in Garh?

There are 126 households in Garh.

What is the literacy rate in Garh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garh is 57.44%. Male literacy is 74.15% and female literacy is 35.37%.