Garrahi - Mankapur, Gonda

Garrahi is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Garhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garrahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garrahi is 175648. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.95 hectares and falls under the 271305 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Garrahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gaura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garrahi

As per Census 2011, Garrahi village has a total population of 2,001 people, consisting of 1,012 males and 989 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 264 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,050 literate and 951 illiterate residents. Additionally, 555 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garrahi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0011,012989
Child Population (0–6 yrs)264137127
Scheduled Castes (SC)555265290
Literate Population1,050635415
Illiterate Population951377574

Nearby Villages of Garrahi

Garrahi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Naraianpur KhurdNorth-East1.25 km
AsharfabadWest1.26 km
DevrahanaSouth1.26 km
Bhatt PurvaSouth1.53 km
Gandhi GardhavaSouth-East1.64 km
RetasaNorth-West1.87 km
AmavaWest2.05 km
RamaoopurEast2.07 km
Alanpur GrintNorth2.14 km
Misraulia KanungoSouth-East2.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garrahi

Garrahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakhpat Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Garrahi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Garrahi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garrahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Garrahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Garrahi

Where is Garrahi located?

Garrahi village is located in Mankapur Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garrahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Garrahi is Garhari.

What is the pincode of Garrahi?

The pincode of Garrahi is 271305.

What is the population of Garrahi?

Garrahi has a total population of 2,001, including 1,012 males and 989 females.

How many households are there in Garrahi?

There are 351 households in Garrahi.

What is the literacy rate in Garrahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garrahi is 52.47%. Male literacy is 62.75% and female literacy is 41.96%.