Garhwalka
About Garhwalka
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garhwalka village is 006893. Garhwalka village is located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 83km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Garhwalka village. As per 2009 stats, Himgiri is the gram panchayat of Garhwalka village.
The total geographical area of village is 132 hectares. Garhwalka has a total population of 749 peoples, out of which male population is 372 while female population is 377. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garhwalka village is 61.15% out of which 75.54% males and 46.95% females are literate. There are about 136 houses in garhwalka village. Pincode of garhwalka village locality is 176321.
When it comes to administration, Garhwalka 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, Garhwalka village comes under Churah Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to garhwalka village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Garhwalka
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 749 | 372 | 377 |
| Children (0-6) | 113 | 50 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 356 | 180 | 176 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Literate Population | 458 | 281 | 177 |
| Illiterate Population | 291 | 91 | 200 |
Connectivity of Garhwalka
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garhwalka
Where is Garhwalka located?
Garhwalka village is situated in Chaurah Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garhwalka?
The Gram Panchayat of Garhwalka is Himgiri (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Garhwalka?
The pincode of Garhwalka is 176321, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garhwalka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garhwalka is 749, with 372 males and 377 females.
How many households are there in Garhwalka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garhwalka village has a total of 136 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garhwalka as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garhwalka is 61.15%. The male literacy rate is 75.54%, while the female literacy rate is 46.95%.