Garhi - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Garhi is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikohabad and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Garhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhi is 126032. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.96 hectares and falls under the 283142 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Garhi 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 Sirsaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Firozabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garhi

According to the 2011 Census, Garhi village had a total population of 1,676 people, including 887 males and 789 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.67%, with male literacy at 86.19% and female literacy at 53.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Garhi

Garhi 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 Garhi

Garhi 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 Kaurara, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Garhi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Garhi is about 26 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 Garhi

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

Health Facilities in Garhi

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 village are given below:

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