Garha - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Garha is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Garha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garha is 133908. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.01 hectares and falls under the 242307 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Garha

As per Census 2011, Garha village has a total population of 713 people, consisting of 364 males and 349 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 376 literate and 337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 231 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garha

Garha 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 Garha

Garha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhakia Tiwari, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Garha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Garha is about 35 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 Garha

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

Health Facilities in Garha

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

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