Garhi Mukand - Nagina, Bijnor
Garhi Mukand is a village situated in the Nagina tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagina and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Madhpuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhi Mukand village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhi Mukand is 113055. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.48 hectares and falls under the 246724 pincode. Badhapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Garhi Mukand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barhapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Moradabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Garhi Mukand
Garhi Mukand 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Aurangpur | North-East | 1.07 km |
| Narpatpur | East | 1.24 km |
| Garhi Madhosingh | North | 1.37 km |
| Saharawala | South | 1.57 km |
| Alinagar | South-West | 1.80 km |
| Sau Khandpur | West | 1.84 km |
| Madpuri | South-East | 2.34 km |
| Bhoapatpur | North-West | 2.75 km |
| Ramnagar Gosai | South | 2.79 km |
| Madhowala | North | 2.85 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Garhi Mukand
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Garhi Mukand. The nearest railway station is Nagina, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badhapur to Garhi Mukand is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Garhi Mukand is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garhi Mukand
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garhi Mukand village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Garhi Mukand
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garhi Mukand village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Garhi Mukand
Where is Garhi Mukand located?
Garhi Mukand village is located in Nagina Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garhi Mukand?
The Gram Panchayat of Garhi Mukand is Madhpuri.
What is the pincode of Garhi Mukand?
The pincode of Garhi Mukand is 246724.