Garan
About Garan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garan village is 008535. Garan village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 92.94 hectares. Garan has a total population of 1,185 peoples, out of which male population is 609 while female population is 576. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 945 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garan village is 79.66% out of which 81.94% males and 77.26% females are literate. There are about 261 houses in garan village. Pincode of garan village locality is 176051.
When it comes to administration, Garan 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, Garan village comes under Fatehpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Nurpur is nearest town to garan village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Garan
The population details of Garan 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 | 1,185 | 609 | 576 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 111 | 65 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 144 | 71 | 73 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 944 | 499 | 445 |
| Illiterate Population | 241 | 110 | 131 |
Connectivity of Garan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garan
Where is Garan located?
Garan village is situated in Nurpur Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garan?
The Gram Panchayat of Garan is Gurial (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Garan?
The pincode of Garan is 176051, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garan is 1,185, with 609 males and 576 females.
How many households are there in Garan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garan village has a total of 261 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garan is 79.66%. The male literacy rate is 81.94%, while the female literacy rate is 77.26%.