Garighat

Garighat is a village located in Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Farsabahar (tehsildar office) and 92km away from district headquarter Jashpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Gaarighat is the gram panchayat of Garighat village.

Garighat has its own place in the vibrant Jashpur 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 Garighat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garighat is 434207. The village spans a total geographical area of 652.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496242. Kunkuri is nearest town to Garighat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Garighat village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kunkuri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Garighat

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 755 381 374
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 101 51 50
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 665 334 331
Literate Population 374 235 139
Illiterate Population 381 146 235

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

  • The total population of Garighat village is around 755, including approximately 381 males and 374 females, with a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 101 children aged 0–6 years in Garighat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Garighat village has 665 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Garighat village is about 49.54%, with male literacy at 61.68% and female literacy at 37.17%.
  • There are around 192 households in Garighat village.

Connectivity of Garighat

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Garighat

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Garighat

Where is Garighat located?
Garighat village is situated in Farsabahar Tehsil, within the Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garighat?
The Gram Panchayat of Garighat is Gaarighat (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Garighat?
The pincode of Garighat is 496242, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garighat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garighat is 755, with 381 males and 374 females.
How many households are there in Garighat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garighat village has a total of 192 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garighat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garighat is 49.54%. The male literacy rate is 61.68%, while the female literacy rate is 37.17%.