Garhwa (गढ़वा) is a district in northwestern Jharkhand, India, with its headquarters in Garhwa town. It borders Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, placing it at an important interstate junction. Part of the Palamu region, it is known for its forested hills, agricultural countryside and connections to the Son and North Koel river systems.
The district includes rural communities, market towns and Adivasi populations. Hindi and regional speech varieties are used, while festivals, village fairs and local traditions shape cultural life. Farming, livestock rearing, forest produce, trade and migrant work support livelihoods. Garhwa town is an administrative and commercial centre, and the Baba Banshidhar temple at Nagar Untari is a prominent religious landmark.
Residents commonly focus on reliable drinking water, irrigation and drought resilience. Roads, electricity, schools, healthcare and employment are other recurring priorities. Forest conservation, access to public services in remote villages, and effective delivery of welfare programmes are important civic concerns.