Galian

Galian is a village located in Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 32km away from district headquarter Ghumarwin. Ghumarwin is the sub-district headquarter of Galian village. As per 2009 stats, Karloti is the gram panchayat of Galian village.

Here you can discover what makes Galian unique in its vibrant Ghumarwin-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Galian’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 Galian

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Galian is 018967. The village spans a total geographical area of 139.93 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174029. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Galian village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Galian

Population of Galian

According to the 2011 Census, Galian has a total population of about 419, with approximately 193 males and 226 females. The sex ratio is around 1170 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 174 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 77.80%, with male literacy at about 82.90% and female literacy near 73.45%. There are around 90 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Galian's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Galian

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

Nearby Villages of Galian

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

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