Garar

Garar is a village located in Akhnoor tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Akhnoor (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Sainth is the gram panchayat of Garar village.

Garar has its own place in the vibrant Jammu region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Garar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garar is 005627. The village spans a total geographical area of 198.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181203. Khour is nearest town to Garar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Garar

Below is a concise population overview of Garar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,208 600 608
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 180 109 71
Scheduled Castes (SC) 298 151 147
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 889 445 444
Illiterate Population 319 155 164

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Garar village:

  • The total population of Garar village is around 1,208, including approximately 600 males and 608 females, with a sex ratio of 1013 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 180 children aged 0–6 years in Garar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Garar village has 298 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Garar village is about 73.59%, with male literacy at 74.17% and female literacy at 73.03%.
  • There are around 342 households in Garar village.

Connectivity of Garar

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Garar

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

Kotli Manhasan Gujral Hamir Pur Nawan Sainth Magial Abtara Chhani Zulfu Chak Sher Chak Agwar Chak Takhu Sidhar Ranbir Singh Pora

Frequently Asked Questions about Garar

Where is Garar located?
Garar village is situated in Akhnoor Tehsil, within the Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garar?
The Gram Panchayat of Garar is Sainth (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Garar?
The pincode of Garar is 181203, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garar is 1,208, with 600 males and 608 females.
How many households are there in Garar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garar village has a total of 342 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garar is 73.59%. The male literacy rate is 74.17%, while the female literacy rate is 73.03%.