Garka

Garka is a village located in Rangia subdivision of Kamrup district in Assam, India. It is situated 1km away from sub-district headquarter Rongia (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Amingaon. As per 2009 stats, Chepti Nakul is the gram panchayat of Garka village.

Garka has its own place in the vibrant Kamrup 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 Garka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garka is 302400. The village spans a total geographical area of 214.21 hectares. Guwahati is nearest town to Garka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 68km away.

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Population of Garka

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,161 595 566
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 124 56 68
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2 1 1
Literate Population 960 518 442
Illiterate Population 201 77 124

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

  • The total population of Garka village is around 1,161, including approximately 595 males and 566 females, with a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 124 children aged 0–6 years in Garka village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Garka village has 2 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Garka village is about 82.69%, with male literacy at 87.06% and female literacy at 78.09%.
  • There are around 268 households in Garka village.

Connectivity of Garka

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

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

Nearby Villages of Garka

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

Moranjana Bhoira Na Kuchi Kekeni Kuchi Makul Chapania Murara Kachari Solmari Hiragata Uttar Bordol Gosai Solmari

Frequently Asked Questions about Garka

Where is Garka located?
Garka village is situated in Rangia Subdivision, within the Kamrup district of Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garka?
The Gram Panchayat of Garka is Chepti Nakul (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Garka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garka is 1,161, with 595 males and 566 females.
How many households are there in Garka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garka village has a total of 268 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garka as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garka is 82.69%. The male literacy rate is 87.06%, while the female literacy rate is 78.09%.