Garpaina - Theog, Shimla
Garpaina is a village situated in the Theog tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Satog serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garpaina village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garpaina is 025257. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.83 hectares and falls under the 171201 pincode. Theog is the nearest town.
Garpaina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Theog Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garpaina
According to the 2011 Census, Garpaina village had a total population of 82 people, including 51 males and 31 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 608 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.77%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 76.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82 | 51 | 31 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 63 | 40 | 23 |
| Illiterate Population | 19 | 11 | 8 |
Nearby Villages of Garpaina
Garpaina is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Garpaina
Garpaina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Garpaina is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garpaina
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garpaina village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Garpaina
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garpaina village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Garpaina
Where is Garpaina located?
Garpaina village is located in Theog Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garpaina?
The Gram Panchayat of Garpaina is Satog.
What is the pincode of Garpaina?
The pincode of Garpaina is 171201.
What is the population of Garpaina?
Garpaina had a total population of 82, including 51 males and 31 females.
How many households are there in Garpaina?
Garpaina had 15 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garpaina?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garpaina was 80.77%. Male literacy was 83.33% and female literacy was 76.67%.