Garhia - Gunnaur, Sambhal

Garhia is a village situated in the Gunnaur tehsil of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Gunnaur and around 77 km from Budaun. Garhia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhia is 127236. The village covers a total geographical area of 295 hectares and falls under the 243722 pincode. Gunnaur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Garhia

As per Census 2011, Garhia village has a total population of 2,030 people, consisting of 1,086 males and 944 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 395 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 349 literate and 1,681 illiterate residents. Additionally, 398 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0301,086944
Child Population (0–6 yrs)395201194
Scheduled Castes (SC)398212186
Literate Population34926485
Illiterate Population1,681822859

Nearby Villages of Garhia

Garhia 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)
ChhabilpurNorth-East0.97 km
Ziaratshah NusaratNorth-East1.26 km
JagannathpurSouth1.33 km
HumayunpurSouth-East1.38 km
Gunnaur ChhitaNorth-West1.55 km
Gunnaur Abdul HaiWest1.74 km
Gunnaur WahidNorth-West1.81 km
RajpurNorth1.81 km
PuthariSouth-West2.15 km
HaidarabadEast2.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garhia

Garhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babrala, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunnaur to Garhia is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Budaun to Garhia is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garhia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Garhia

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

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

FAQs about Garhia

Where is Garhia located?

Garhia village is located in Gunnaur Tehsil, Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garhia?

Garhia is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Garhia?

The pincode of Garhia is 243722.

What is the population of Garhia?

Garhia has a total population of 2,030, including 1,086 males and 944 females.

How many households are there in Garhia?

There are 337 households in Garhia.

What is the literacy rate in Garhia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garhia is 17.19%. Male literacy is 24.31% and female literacy is 9.00%.