Garoora - Bandipora
Garoora is a village situated in the Bandipora tehsil of Bandipora district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 9 km from Bandipora. Garoora A serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garoora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garoora is 002768. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.3 hectares and falls under the 193502 pincode. Bandipora is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Garoora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bandipora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baramulla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garoora
According to the 2011 Census, Garoora village had a total population of 3,528 people, including 1,785 males and 1,743 females, living in 537 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.54%, with male literacy at 81.21% and female literacy at 59.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 524.
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 | 3,528 | 1,785 | 1,743 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 541 | 284 | 257 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 524 | 269 | 255 |
| Literate Population | 2,107 | 1,219 | 888 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,421 | 566 | 855 |
Nearby Villages of Garoora
Garoora 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 Garoora
Garoora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandipora to Garoora is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bandipora to Garoora is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garoora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garoora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Garoora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garoora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Garoora
Where is Garoora located?
Garoora village is located in Bandipora Tehsil, Bandipora district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garoora?
The Gram Panchayat of Garoora is Garoora A.
What is the pincode of Garoora?
The pincode of Garoora is 193502.
What is the population of Garoora?
Garoora had a total population of 3,528, including 1,785 males and 1,743 females.
How many households are there in Garoora?
Garoora had 537 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garoora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garoora was 70.54%. Male literacy was 81.21% and female literacy was 59.76%.