Garib Nagar - Utraula, Balrampur
Garib Nagar is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Garib Nagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garib Nagar is 173969. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.2 hectares and falls under the 271603 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Garib Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Utraula Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garib Nagar
According to the 2011 Census, Garib Nagar village had a total population of 1,555 people, including 800 males and 755 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.12%, with male literacy at 49.84% and female literacy at 21.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117.
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 | 1,555 | 800 | 755 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 298 | 158 | 140 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 117 | 67 | 50 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 454 | 320 | 134 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,101 | 480 | 621 |
Nearby Villages of Garib Nagar
Garib Nagar 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 Garib Nagar
Garib Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Garib Nagar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Garib Nagar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garib Nagar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garib Nagar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Garib Nagar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garib Nagar 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 Garib Nagar
Where is Garib Nagar located?
Garib Nagar village is located in Utraula Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garib Nagar?
Garib Nagar is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Garib Nagar?
The pincode of Garib Nagar is 271603.
What is the population of Garib Nagar?
Garib Nagar had a total population of 1,555, including 800 males and 755 females.
How many households are there in Garib Nagar?
Garib Nagar had 223 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garib Nagar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garib Nagar was 36.12%. Male literacy was 49.84% and female literacy was 21.79%.