Galara - Lalganj, Mirzapur

Galara is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Galara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galara is 212000. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.87 hectares and falls under the 231211 pincode. Mirzapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Galara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Galara

As per Census 2011, Galara village has a total population of 1,573 people, consisting of 806 males and 767 females. The village has 267 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 287 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 864 literate and 709 illiterate residents. Additionally, 674 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Galara

Galara 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 Galara

Galara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manda Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirzapur to Galara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Galara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galara

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

Health Facilities in Galara

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

FAQs about Galara