Garetha - Meja, Prayagraj

Garetha is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Meja and around 40 km from Allahabad. Andhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garetha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garetha is 163424. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.16 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Garetha

As per Census 2011, Garetha village has a total population of 1,543 people, consisting of 808 males and 735 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 255 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,033 literate and 510 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garetha

Garetha 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 Garetha

Garetha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Unchdih, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Garetha is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Garetha is about 40 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 Garetha

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

Health Facilities in Garetha

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

FAQs about Garetha