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.
Garni has its own place in the vibrant Kangra region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
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
Below is a concise population overview of Garni as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 125 | 68 | 57 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 14 | 6 | 8 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 107 | 58 | 49 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 89 | 53 | 36 |
Illiterate Population | 36 | 15 | 21 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Garni village:
- The total population of Garni village is around 125, including approximately 68 males and 57 females, with a sex ratio of 838 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 14 children aged 0–6 years in Garni village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Garni village has 107 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Garni village is about 71.20%, with male literacy at 77.94% and female literacy at 63.16%.
- There are around 26 households in Garni village.
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.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garni
- Where is Garni located?
- Garni village is situated in Jawalamukhi Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Garni?
- The Gram Panchayat of Garni is Hiraan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Garni?
- The pincode of Garni is 176036, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Garni as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garni is 125, with 68 males and 57 females.
- How many households are there in Garni as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Garni village has a total of 26 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Garni as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garni is 71.20%. The male literacy rate is 77.94%, while the female literacy rate is 63.16%.