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

According to the 2011 Census, Garhwa village had a total population of 166 people, including 90 males and 76 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.67%, with male literacy at 93.75% and female literacy at 82.86%.

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

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