Garand Kalan
Garand Kalan is a village located in Budgam tehsil of Badgam district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 8km away from Budgam, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Garand Kalan village. As per 2009 stats, Gariend is the gram panchayat of Garand Kalan village.
Here you can discover what makes Garand Kalan unique in its vibrant Budgam-Badgam region. You’ll see Garand Kalan’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 Garand Kalan
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garand Kalan is 000637. The village spans a total geographical area of 248.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 191111. Badgam is nearest town to Garand Kalan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.
Google Map of Garand Kalan
Population of Garand Kalan
According to the 2011 Census, Garand Kalan has a total population of about 2,144, with approximately 1,082 males and 1,062 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 543 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 38.11%, with male literacy at about 46.77% and female literacy near 29.28%. There are around 265 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Garand Kalan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,144 | 1,082 | 1,062 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 543 | 276 | 267 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 817 | 506 | 311 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,327 | 576 | 751 |
Connectivity of Garand Kalan
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Garand Kalan. As per the 2011 stats, Garand Kalan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Garand Kalan
Knowing the nearby villages of Garand Kalan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Garand Kalan.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garand Kalan
- Where is Garand Kalan located?
- Garand Kalan village is situated in Budgam Tehsil, within the Badgam district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Garand Kalan?
- The Gram Panchayat of Garand Kalan is Gariend (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Garand Kalan?
- The pincode of Garand Kalan is 191111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Garand Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garand Kalan is 2,144, with 1,082 males and 1,062 females.
- How many households are there in Garand Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Garand Kalan village has a total of 265 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Garand Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garand Kalan is 38.11%. The male literacy rate is 46.77%, while the female literacy rate is 29.28%.