Garni

Garni is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 67km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Garni village. As per 2009 stats, Hiraan is the gram panchayat of Garni village.

Here you can discover what makes Garni unique in its vibrant Jawalamukhi-Kangra region. You’ll see Garni’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 Garni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garni is 010587. The village spans a total geographical area of 56.86 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176036. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Garni village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Garni 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 Jawalamukhi 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 Garni

Population of Garni

According to the 2011 Census, Garni has a total population of about 125, with approximately 68 males and 57 females. The sex ratio is around 838 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 14 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 107 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 71.20%, with male literacy at about 77.94% and female literacy near 63.16%. There are around 26 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Garni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Garni

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

Nearby Villages of Garni

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

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