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

According to the 2011 Census, Garhia village had a total population of 2,030 people, including 1,086 males and 944 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.35%, with male literacy at 29.83% and female literacy at 11.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 398.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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