Garh

Garh is a village located in Akhnoor tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Akhnoor (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Jamotian is the gram panchayat of Garh village.

Garh 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 Garh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garh is 005507. The village spans a total geographical area of 27.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181201. Akhnoor is nearest town to Garh village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Garh

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 211 108 103
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 21 13 8
Scheduled Castes (SC) 55 32 23
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 157 87 70
Illiterate Population 54 21 33

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

  • The total population of Garh village is around 211, including approximately 108 males and 103 females, with a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 21 children aged 0–6 years in Garh village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Garh village has 55 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Garh village is about 74.41%, with male literacy at 80.56% and female literacy at 67.96%.
  • There are around 39 households in Garh village.

Connectivity of Garh

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Garh. As per the 2011 stats, Garh 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 Garh

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

Jogiani Basiara Jad Bhalwal Brahmana Jomotian Gurah Jagir Bargal Kalan Bargal Khurd Gurah Brahmana Palwan Bhardah Khurd

Frequently Asked Questions about Garh

Where is Garh located?
Garh village is situated in Akhnoor Tehsil, within the Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garh?
The Gram Panchayat of Garh is Jamotian (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Garh?
The pincode of Garh is 181201, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garh is 211, with 108 males and 103 females.
How many households are there in Garh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garh village has a total of 39 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garh as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garh is 74.41%. The male literacy rate is 80.56%, while the female literacy rate is 67.96%.