Garhwa

Garhwa is a village located in Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Pindra (tehsildar office) and 13km away from district headquarter Varanasi. As per 2009 stats, Gadava is the gram panchayat of Garhwa village.

Garhwa has its own place in the vibrant Varanasi region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Garhwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garhwa is 208805. The village spans a total geographical area of 123.96 hectares. Varanasi is nearest town to Garhwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

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Population of Garhwa

Below is a concise population overview of Garhwa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,292 664 628
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 160 90 70
Scheduled Castes (SC) 325 157 168
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 86 41 45
Literate Population 920 520 400
Illiterate Population 372 144 228

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Garhwa village:

  • The total population of Garhwa village is around 1,292, including approximately 664 males and 628 females, with a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 160 children aged 0–6 years in Garhwa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Garhwa village has 325 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 86 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Garhwa village is about 71.21%, with male literacy at 78.31% and female literacy at 63.69%.
  • There are around 191 households in Garhwa village.

Connectivity of Garhwa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Garhwa. As per the 2011 stats, Garhwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Garhwa

Knowing the nearby villages of Garhwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Garhwa.

Raisi Patti Dhanespatti Jawalpatti Sarayswami Sehmalpur Rampur Narayanpur Sarai Kazi Luchchepur Bhatauli Gokulpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Garhwa

Where is Garhwa located?
Garhwa village is situated in Pindra Tehsil, within the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garhwa?
The Gram Panchayat of Garhwa is Gadava (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Garhwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garhwa is 1,292, with 664 males and 628 females.
How many households are there in Garhwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garhwa village has a total of 191 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garhwa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garhwa is 71.21%. The male literacy rate is 78.31%, while the female literacy rate is 63.69%.