Garh

Garh is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Chuhan is the gram panchayat of Garh village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garh is 007360. The village spans a total geographical area of 167.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176302. Dalhousie is nearest town to Garh village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Garh 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 Dalhousie 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 Garh

Population of Garh

According to the 2011 Census, Garh has a total population of about 354, with approximately 177 males and 177 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 88 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 69.49%, with male literacy at about 72.88% and female literacy near 66.10%. There are around 73 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Garh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Garh

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

Nearby Villages of Garh

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Garh