Garighat
About Garighat
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garighat village is 434207. Garighat village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 652.12 hectares. Garighat has a total population of 755 peoples, out of which male population is 381 while female population is 374. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 981 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garighat village is 49.54% out of which 61.68% males and 37.17% females are literate. There are about 192 houses in garighat village. Pincode of garighat village locality is 496242.
When it comes to administration, Garighat village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Garighat village comes under Kunkuri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency. Kunkuri is nearest town to garighat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.
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Population of Garighat
The population details of Garighat cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 755 | 381 | 374 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 101 | 51 | 50 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 665 | 334 | 331 |
| Literate Population | 374 | 235 | 139 |
| Illiterate Population | 381 | 146 | 235 |
Connectivity of Garighat
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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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%.