Giru

Block / Tehsil Awantipora
District Pulwama

About Giru

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Giru village is 002999. Giru village is located in Awantipora tehsil of Pulwama district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Awaintipora (tehsildar office) and 17km away from district headquarter Pulwama. As per 2009 stats, Noorpora I is the gram panchayat of Giru village.

The total geographical area of village is 722.8 hectares. Giru has a total population of 5,674 peoples, out of which male population is 2,924 while female population is 2,750. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 940 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of giru village is 59.43% out of which 66.93% males and 51.45% females are literate. There are about 962 houses in giru village. Pincode of giru village locality is 192122.

Awantipora is nearest town to giru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.

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Population of Giru

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 5,674 2,924 2,750
Children (0-6) 790 429 361
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 64 40 24
Literate Population 3,372 1,957 1,415
Illiterate Population 2,302 967 1,335

Connectivity of Giru

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

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Frequently Asked Questions about Giru

Where is Giru located?

Giru village is situated in Awantipora Tehsil, within the Pulwama district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Giru?

The Gram Panchayat of Giru is Noorpora I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Giru?

The pincode of Giru is 192122, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Giru as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Giru is 5,674, with 2,924 males and 2,750 females.

How many households are there in Giru as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Giru village has a total of 962 households.

What is the literacy rate in Giru as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Giru is 59.43%. The male literacy rate is 66.93%, while the female literacy rate is 51.45%.