Garni - Babra, Amreli
Garni is a village situated in the Babra taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Babra and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Amreli. Garni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garni is 515434. The village covers a total geographical area of 1190.84 hectares and falls under the 365421 pincode. Jasdan is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Garni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lathi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amreli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garni
As per Census 2011, Garni village has a total population of 2,063 people, consisting of 1,037 males and 1,026 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 249 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,355 literate and 708 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garni are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,063 | 1,037 | 1,026 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 249 | 118 | 131 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 118 | 57 | 61 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,355 | 759 | 596 |
| Illiterate Population | 708 | 278 | 430 |
Nearby Villages of Garni
Garni 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 Garni
Public transport in the Garni is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jasdan to Garni is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amreli to Garni is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garni
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garni village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Garni
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garni village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Garni
Where is Garni located?
Garni village is located in Babra Taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garni?
Garni is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Garni?
The pincode of Garni is 365421.
What is the population of Garni?
Garni has a total population of 2,063, including 1,037 males and 1,026 females.
How many households are there in Garni?
There are 362 households in Garni.
What is the literacy rate in Garni?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garni is 65.68%. Male literacy is 73.19% and female literacy is 58.09%.