Garbow - Rupa Sdo, West Kameng
Garbow is a village situated in the Rupa Sdo circle of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Rupa and around 37 km from Bomdila. Dikshi Gorbow serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garbow village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garbow is 261791. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 790003 pincode. Rupa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Garbow village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Garbow
As per Census 2011, Garbow village has a total population of 144 people, consisting of 75 males and 69 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 55 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garbow are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 144 | 75 | 69 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 120 | 60 | 60 |
| Literate Population | 89 | 50 | 39 |
| Illiterate Population | 55 | 25 | 30 |
Nearby Villages of Garbow
Garbow is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Garbow
Garbow is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rupa to Garbow is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bomdila to Garbow is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garbow
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garbow village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Garbow
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garbow village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Garbow
Where is Garbow located?
Garbow village is located in Rupa Sdo Circle, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garbow?
The Gram Panchayat of Garbow is Dikshi Gorbow.
What is the pincode of Garbow?
The pincode of Garbow is 790003.
What is the population of Garbow?
Garbow has a total population of 144, including 75 males and 69 females.
How many households are there in Garbow?
There are 32 households in Garbow.
What is the literacy rate in Garbow?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garbow is 61.81%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 56.52%.