Garaun

Block / Tehsil Saluni
District Chamba

About Garaun

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garaun village is 007193. Garaun village is located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 71km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Garaun village. As per 2009 stats, Pichhla Diur is the gram panchayat of Garaun village.

The total geographical area of village is 127.13 hectares. Garaun has a total population of 395 peoples, out of which male population is 202 while female population is 193. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garaun village is 63.04% out of which 74.26% males and 51.30% females are literate. There are about 78 houses in garaun village. Pincode of garaun village locality is 176321.

When it comes to administration, Garaun 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, Garaun village comes under Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to garaun village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 68km away.

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Population of Garaun

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 395 202 193
Literate Population 249 150 99
Illiterate Population 146 52 94

Connectivity of Garaun

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Garaun

Frequently Asked Questions about Garaun

Where is Garaun located?

Garaun village is situated in Saluni Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garaun?

The Gram Panchayat of Garaun is Pichhla Diur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Garaun?

The pincode of Garaun is 176321, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Garaun as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garaun is 395, with 202 males and 193 females.

How many households are there in Garaun as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Garaun village has a total of 78 households.

What is the literacy rate in Garaun as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garaun is 63.04%. The male literacy rate is 74.26%, while the female literacy rate is 51.30%.