Garvah - Basti

Garvah is a village situated in the Basti tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Basti, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Garvah village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garvah is 180814. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.48 hectares and falls under the 272178 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Garvah village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahadewa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garvah

According to the 2011 Census, Garvah village had a total population of 1,110 people, including 574 males and 536 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.47%, with male literacy at 86.01% and female literacy at 62.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 338.

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

Nearby Villages of Garvah

Garvah 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 Garvah

Garvah is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Orwara, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Garvah is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garvah

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

Health Facilities in Garvah

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

FAQs about Garvah