Garhwa - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Garhwa is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Garhwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhwa is 173430. The village covers a total geographical area of 666.65 hectares and falls under the 271206 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Garhwa

According to the 2011 Census, Garhwa village had a total population of 1,337 people, including 678 males and 659 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.33%, with male literacy at 60.85% and female literacy at 39.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343.

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

Nearby Villages of Garhwa

Garhwa 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 Garhwa

Garhwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakshmanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Garhwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Garhwa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garhwa

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

Health Facilities in Garhwa

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

FAQs about Garhwa