Garh
About Garh
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garh village is 011358. Garh village is located in Jaisinghpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 86km away from district headquarter Jaisinghpur. Jaisinghpur is the sub-district headquarter of Garh village. As per 2009 stats, Bardam is the gram panchayat of Garh village.
The total geographical area of village is 151.27 hectares. Garh has a total population of 645 peoples, out of which male population is 286 while female population is 359. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1255 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garh village is 74.26% out of which 78.32% males and 71.03% females are literate. There are about 136 houses in garh village. Pincode of garh village locality is 176097.
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 Jaisinghpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Palampur 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 | 645 | 286 | 359 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 90 | 43 | 47 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 109 | 46 | 63 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 479 | 224 | 255 |
| Illiterate Population | 166 | 62 | 104 |
Connectivity of Garh
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| 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 Jaisinghpur Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garh?
The Gram Panchayat of Garh is Bardam (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 176097, 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 645, with 286 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 136 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garh as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garh is 74.26%. The male literacy rate is 78.32%, while the female literacy rate is 71.03%.