Garshan - Sirsaganj, Firozabad

Garshan is a village situated in the Sirsaganj tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from Shikohabad and around 36 km from Firozabad. Garshan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garshan is 126187. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.35 hectares and falls under the 283142 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Garshan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Garshan

According to the 2011 Census, Garshan village had a total population of 1,873 people, including 1,024 males and 849 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 829 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.95%, with male literacy at 86.05% and female literacy at 63.54%.

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

Nearby Villages of Garshan

Garshan 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 Garshan

Garshan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaurara, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Garshan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Garshan is about 36 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 Garshan

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

Health Facilities in Garshan

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

FAQs about Garshan