Gokalgarh

Gokalgarh is a village located in Barara tehsil of Ambala district in Haryana, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Barara (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Ambala. As per 2009 stats, Gokalgarh village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Gokalgarh unique in its vibrant Barara-Ambala region. You’ll see Gokalgarh’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gokalgarh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gokalgarh is 057564. The village spans a total geographical area of 455 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 133203. Ambala Cantt. is nearest town to Gokalgarh village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gokalgarh 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 Mulana Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ambala Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gokalgarh

Population of Gokalgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Gokalgarh has a total population of about 2,020, with approximately 1,093 males and 927 females. The sex ratio is around 848 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 266 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 529 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.52%, with male literacy at about 66.33% and female literacy near 58.04%. There are around 371 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gokalgarh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gokalgarh

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

Nearby Villages of Gokalgarh

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

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