Garahan
About Garahan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garahan village is 015578. Garahan village is located in Nihri tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 67km away from district headquarter Nihri. Nihri is the sub-district headquarter of Garahan village. As per 2009 stats, Seri Snr is the gram panchayat of Garahan village.
The total geographical area of village is 149 hectares. Garahan has a total population of 353 peoples, out of which male population is 189 while female population is 164. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 867 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garahan village is 61.76% out of which 75.13% males and 46.34% females are literate. There are about 66 houses in garahan village. Pincode of garahan village locality is 175038.
When it comes to administration, Garahan 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, Garahan village comes under Sundernagar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. Sundarnagar is nearest town to garahan village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Garahan
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 353 | 189 | 164 |
| Children (0-6) | 43 | 20 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 265 | 140 | 125 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Literate Population | 218 | 142 | 76 |
| Illiterate Population | 135 | 47 | 88 |
Connectivity of Garahan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Garahan
Frequently Asked Questions about Garahan
Where is Garahan located?
Garahan village is situated in Nihri Tehsil, within the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garahan?
The Gram Panchayat of Garahan is Seri Snr (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Garahan?
The pincode of Garahan is 175038, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garahan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garahan is 353, with 189 males and 164 females.
How many households are there in Garahan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garahan village has a total of 66 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garahan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garahan is 61.76%. The male literacy rate is 75.13%, while the female literacy rate is 46.34%.