Galoo

Galoo is a village located in Thathri tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Thathri (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Joura is the gram panchayat of Galoo village.

Here you can discover what makes Galoo unique in its vibrant Thathri-Doda region. You’ll see Galoo’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 Galoo

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Galoo is 004291. The village spans a total geographical area of 48.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182203. Thathri is nearest town to Galoo village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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

Google Map of Galoo

Population of Galoo

According to the 2011 Census, Galoo has a total population of about 399, with approximately 198 males and 201 females. The sex ratio is around 1015 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 86 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 165 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 83. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.62%, with male literacy at about 56.06% and female literacy near 39.30%. There are around 86 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Galoo's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Galoo

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

Nearby Villages of Galoo

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

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