Garahan

Garahan is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Garahan unique in its vibrant Nihri-Mandi region. You’ll see Garahan’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 Garahan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garahan is 015578. The village spans a total geographical area of 149 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175038. Sundarnagar is nearest town to Garahan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Garahan 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 Sundernagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Garahan

Population of Garahan

According to the 2011 Census, Garahan has a total population of about 353, with approximately 189 males and 164 females. The sex ratio is around 867 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 43 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 265 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 24. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.76%, with male literacy at about 75.13% and female literacy near 46.34%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Garahan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Garahan

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

Nearby Villages of Garahan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Garahan