Garh
About Garh
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garh village is 006797. Garh village is located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 100km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Garh village. As per 2009 stats, Bairagarh is the gram panchayat of Garh village.
The total geographical area of village is 390 hectares. Garh has a total population of 742 peoples, out of which male population is 383 while female population is 359. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 937 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garh village is 56.74% out of which 70.23% males and 42.34% females are literate. There are about 143 houses in garh village. Pincode of garh village locality is 176316.
When it comes to administration, Garh village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Garh village comes under Churah Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to garh village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Garh
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 742 | 383 | 359 |
| Children (0-6) | 88 | 44 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 70 | 40 | 30 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 421 | 269 | 152 |
| Illiterate Population | 321 | 114 | 207 |
Connectivity of Garh
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garh
Where is Garh located?
Garh village is situated in Chaurah Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garh?
The Gram Panchayat of Garh is Bairagarh (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Garh?
The pincode of Garh is 176316, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garh is 742, with 383 males and 359 females.
How many households are there in Garh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garh village has a total of 143 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garh as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garh is 56.74%. The male literacy rate is 70.23%, while the female literacy rate is 42.34%.