Garan

Garan is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 80km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Garan village. As per 2009 stats, Gurial is the gram panchayat of Garan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garan is 008535. The village spans a total geographical area of 92.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176051. Nurpur is nearest town to Garan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Garan 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 Fatehpur 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 Garan

Population of Garan

According to the 2011 Census, Garan has a total population of about 1,185, with approximately 609 males and 576 females. The sex ratio is around 945 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 111 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 144 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 79.66%, with male literacy at about 81.94% and female literacy near 77.26%. There are around 261 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Garan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Garan

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

Nearby Villages of Garan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Garan