Garaegarh - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Garaegarh is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Garaegarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garaegarh is 213320. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.26 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Garaegarh

According to the 2011 Census, Garaegarh village had a total population of 1,148 people, including 571 males and 577 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.32%, with male literacy at 84.50% and female literacy at 66.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281.

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

Nearby Villages of Garaegarh

Garaegarh 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 Garaegarh

Garaegarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khairahi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Garaegarh is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Garaegarh is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garaegarh

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

Health Facilities in Garaegarh

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

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