Garai - Sirathu, Kaushambi

Garai is a village situated in the Sirathu tehsil of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirathu and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Manjhanpur. Garai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garai is 159961. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.72 hectares and falls under the 212217 pincode. Sirathu is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Garai

As per Census 2011, Garai village has a total population of 2,340 people, consisting of 1,219 males and 1,121 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 367 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,101 literate and 1,239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 493 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3401,2191,121
Child Population (0–6 yrs)367181186
Scheduled Castes (SC)493253240
Literate Population1,101694407
Illiterate Population1,239525714

Nearby Villages of Garai

Garai 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)
LukiyaNorth-West1.50 km
SainiEast1.60 km
DodapurWest1.95 km
Chak SainiEast2.16 km
NinduraNorth2.17 km
KooramuridanSouth-West2.21 km
ChakdamchakaNorth-East2.23 km
DoramaNorth-West2.35 km
Chak Jamin HaziNorth-East2.43 km
Chak Mochara SadarjahanSouth-East2.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garai

Garai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sirathu, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirathu to Garai is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Manjhanpur to Garai is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Garai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Garai

Where is Garai located?

Garai village is located in Sirathu Tehsil, Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garai?

Garai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Garai?

The pincode of Garai is 212217.

What is the population of Garai?

Garai has a total population of 2,340, including 1,219 males and 1,121 females.

How many households are there in Garai?

There are 414 households in Garai.

What is the literacy rate in Garai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garai is 47.05%. Male literacy is 56.93% and female literacy is 36.31%.