Garha - Dag, Jhalawar

Garha is a village situated in the Dag tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Gangdhar and around 110 km from Jhalawar. Jagdishpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garha is 105372. The village covers a total geographical area of 618.48 hectares and falls under the 326514 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Garha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garha

As per Census 2011, Garha village has a total population of 910 people, consisting of 453 males and 457 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 392 literate and 518 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garha

Garha 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 Garha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Garha. The nearest railway station is Nathukheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Garha is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Garha is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garha

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

Health Facilities in Garha

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

FAQs about Garha