Garal - Una, Gir Somnath
Garal is a village situated in the Una taluka of Gir Somnath district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 11 km from Una and around 160 km from Junagadh. Garal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garal is 515345. The village covers a total geographical area of 824.53 hectares and falls under the 362550 pincode. Una is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Garal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Una Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Junagadh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garal
As per Census 2011, Garal village has a total population of 4,597 people, consisting of 2,320 males and 2,277 females. The village has 814 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 639 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,591 literate and 2,006 illiterate residents. Additionally, 664 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garal are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,597 | 2,320 | 2,277 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 639 | 329 | 310 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 664 | 326 | 338 |
| Literate Population | 2,591 | 1,523 | 1,068 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,006 | 797 | 1,209 |
Nearby Villages of Garal
Garal 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 Garal
Public transport in the Garal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Garal.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Una to Garal is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Junagadh to Garal is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Garal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Garal
Where is Garal located?
Garal village is located in Una Taluka, Gir Somnath district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garal?
Garal is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Garal?
The pincode of Garal is 362550.
What is the population of Garal?
Garal has a total population of 4,597, including 2,320 males and 2,277 females.
How many households are there in Garal?
There are 814 households in Garal.
What is the literacy rate in Garal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garal is 56.36%. Male literacy is 65.65% and female literacy is 46.90%.