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Garhwa | |
|---|---|
City | |
  Garhwa Location in Jharkhand, India Show map of Jharkhand Garhwa Garhwa (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates:24°11′N83°49′E / 24.18°N 83.82°E /24.18; 83.82 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Garhwa district |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal governance in India |
| • Body | Municipal Council Garhwa (Nagar Parishad) |
| Elevation | 197 m (646 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 46,059 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 822114 |
| Vehicle registration | JH-14 |
Garhwa is a city and municipality in the Indian state ofJharkhand. It serves as the administrative headquarters ofGarhwa district. Due to its proximity to the states ofUttar Pradesh,Bihar andChhattisgarh, Garhwa functions as an important regional hub for transportation and trade. The nearby Garhwa Road (Rehla) railway junction connects the region to major Indian cities such as Delhi and Kolkata. The city also offers regular bus services to Ranchi, Ambikapur, Gaya, Varanasi, Patna, and other urban centers.
Garhwa was originally a subdivision of the formerPalamu district. On 1 April 1991, it was separated along with eight administrative blocks to form the independent Garhwa district.[1]
Geographically, the district lies in the southwest of Palamu division, between 23°60′–24°39′ N latitude and 83°22′–84°00′ E longitude. It is bounded by theSone River in the north; Palamu district and Chhattisgarh in the south; Palamu in the east; and Surguja (Chhattisgarh) and Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh) in the west.
Garhwa district consists of 20 administrative blocks: Banshidhar Nagar, Bhawanathpur, Meral, Ramna, Bardiha, Bhandaria, Chinia, Ranka, Ramkanda, Dhurki, Bishunpura, Manjhiaon, Kandi, Kharaundhi, Danda, Dandai, Bargarh, Ketar, Sagma, and Garhwa Sadar.
Garhwa is located at24°11′N83°49′E / 24.18°N 83.82°E /24.18; 83.82 and has an average elevation of 197 metres (646 ft).[2]
The city is served by two railway stations:
Garhwa Road Junction provides long-distance connectivity to cities such as Ranchi, Delhi, Patna, Kolkata, Jabalpur, Lucknow, Kota and Gaya.
Garhwa is connected via:
The Garhwa Interstate Bus Stand (Sonpurwa) handles over 200 buses daily to Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and various other districts of Jharkhand.
The nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, located about 165 km away.
The Birsa Munda Helipad Park near the district collectorate supports government and emergency helicopter services.
As per the 2011 Census of India, Garhwa had a population of 46,059.[5]
Languages spoken in Garhwa include:
Garhwa district is largely rural, with Garhwa city serving as the main urban and administrative center. Agriculture remains the primary occupation for the majority of residents, although urban infrastructure in the city is steadily growing.
Major attractions in and around Garhwa include:
Located a few kilometers from Garhwa, the dam offers irrigation facilities and recreational boating services. It is being promoted as an eco-tourism destination.
Developed as both a helipad and a public park, it includes an open gym, walking tracks, gardens, and children's play areas.
A city park named after tribal freedom fighters Nilambar and Pitambar; used for walks, family visits, and civic events.
A major venue for district tournaments, school competitions, and sports training.
A central location for cultural events, public meetings, stage programs, and government gatherings.