Garhin
About Garhin
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garhin village is 025389. Garhin village is located in Chaupal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 100km away from district headquarter Chaupal. Chaupal is the sub-district headquarter of Garhin village. As per 2009 stats, Makdog is the gram panchayat of Garhin village.
The total geographical area of village is 257 hectares. Garhin has a total population of 533 peoples, out of which male population is 277 while female population is 256. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 924 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garhin village is 68.48% out of which 73.65% males and 62.89% females are literate. There are about 125 houses in garhin village. Pincode of garhin village locality is 171211.
When it comes to administration, Garhin 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, Garhin village comes under Chopal Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Chaupal is nearest town to garhin village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Garhin
The population details of Garhin 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 | 533 | 277 | 256 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 65 | 34 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 106 | 59 | 47 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 365 | 204 | 161 |
| Illiterate Population | 168 | 73 | 95 |
Connectivity of Garhin
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garhin
Where is Garhin located?
Garhin village is situated in Chaupal Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garhin?
The Gram Panchayat of Garhin is Makdog (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Garhin?
The pincode of Garhin is 171211, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garhin as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garhin is 533, with 277 males and 256 females.
How many households are there in Garhin as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garhin village has a total of 125 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garhin as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garhin is 68.48%. The male literacy rate is 73.65%, while the female literacy rate is 62.89%.