Gamhira - Karhal, Mainpuri

Gamhira is a village situated in the Karhal tehsil of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karhal and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Mainpuri. Gamhira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamhira is 126602. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.58 hectares and falls under the 205119 pincode. Karhal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gamhira

According to the 2011 Census, Gamhira village had a total population of 1,250 people, including 651 males and 599 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.38%, with male literacy at 82.71% and female literacy at 67.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamhira

Gamhira 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 Gamhira

Gamhira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaswantnagar, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karhal to Gamhira is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mainpuri to Gamhira is about 32 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 Gamhira

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

Health Facilities in Gamhira

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

FAQs about Gamhira