Garhwa - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Garhwa is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Behuta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhwa is 150604. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.31 hectares and falls under the 209206 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Garhwa

As per Census 2011, Garhwa village has a total population of 166 people, consisting of 90 males and 76 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 844 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 133 literate and 33 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Garhwa

Garhwa 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 Garhwa

Garhwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghatampur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Garhwa is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Garhwa is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garhwa

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

Health Facilities in Garhwa

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

FAQs about Garhwa