Garadarawa - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Garadarawa is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Garhdarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garadarawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garadarawa is 214210. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.65 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Garadarawa

As per Census 2011, Garadarawa village has a total population of 969 people, consisting of 515 males and 454 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 436 literate and 533 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 467 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population969515454
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18710186
Scheduled Castes (SC)11-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)467253214
Literate Population436323113
Illiterate Population533192341

Nearby Villages of Garadarawa

Garadarawa 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)
BaheradolNorth-West3.05 km
BirarSouth-East3.39 km
RajakharSouth3.64 km
PagdewaNorth-East5.32 km
JorkahooNorth-East5.69 km
DumhanSouth5.84 km
KhokhaNorth-East6.17 km
BodhadihNorth-East6.69 km
BaraidarSouth-East6.73 km
MaldewaSouth-East6.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garadarawa

Garadarawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Duddhinagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Garadarawa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Garadarawa is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garadarawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Garadarawa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Garadarawa

Where is Garadarawa located?

Garadarawa village is located in Dudhi Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garadarawa?

The Gram Panchayat of Garadarawa is Garhdarwa.

What is the pincode of Garadarawa?

The pincode of Garadarawa is 231208.

What is the population of Garadarawa?

Garadarawa has a total population of 969, including 515 males and 454 females.

How many households are there in Garadarawa?

There are 204 households in Garadarawa.

What is the literacy rate in Garadarawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garadarawa is 44.99%. Male literacy is 62.72% and female literacy is 24.89%.