Garana

Garana is a village located in Bhattiyat tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 70km away from district headquarter Chuari Khas. Chuari Khas is the sub-district headquarter of Garana village. As per 2009 stats, Gadana is the gram panchayat of Garana village.

Here you can discover what makes Garana unique in its vibrant Bhattiyat-Chamba region. You’ll see Garana’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 Garana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garana is 007533. The village spans a total geographical area of 248 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176301. Bakloh(cb) is nearest town to Garana village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Garana

Population of Garana

According to the 2011 Census, Garana has a total population of about 320, with approximately 159 males and 161 females. The sex ratio is around 1012 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 123 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 43. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.44%, with male literacy at about 64.78% and female literacy near 42.24%. There are around 64 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Garana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Garana

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

Nearby Villages of Garana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Garana