Garh
About Garh
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garh village is 009511. Garh village is located in Dharmsala tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 7km away from Dharmsala, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Garh village. As per 2009 stats, Gharoh is the gram panchayat of Garh village.
The total geographical area of village is 37.68 hectares. Garh has a total population of 610 peoples, out of which male population is 317 while female population is 293. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 924 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garh village is 72.95% out of which 77.29% males and 68.26% females are literate. There are about 126 houses in garh village. Pincode of garh village locality is 176215.
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 Shahpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Dharmsala is nearest town to garh village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Garh
The population details of Garh cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 610 | 317 | 293 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 65 | 35 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 483 | 248 | 235 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 37 | 17 | 20 |
| Literate Population | 445 | 245 | 200 |
| Illiterate Population | 165 | 72 | 93 |
Connectivity of Garh
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| 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 Dharmsala Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garh?
The Gram Panchayat of Garh is Gharoh (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 176215, 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 610, with 317 males and 293 females.
How many households are there in Garh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garh village has a total of 126 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garh as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garh is 72.95%. The male literacy rate is 77.29%, while the female literacy rate is 68.26%.