Garan Bala

Garan Bala is a village located in Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Kala Kote (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Rajouri.

Garan Bala has its own place in the vibrant Rajouri 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 Garan Bala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garan Bala is 001537. The village spans a total geographical area of 671.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185152. Kalakote is nearest town to Garan Bala village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Garan Bala

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 797 399 398
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 131 71 60
Scheduled Castes (SC) 20 8 12
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 333 164 169
Literate Population 465 269 196
Illiterate Population 332 130 202

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

  • The total population of Garan Bala village is around 797, including approximately 399 males and 398 females, with a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 131 children aged 0–6 years in Garan Bala village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Garan Bala village has 20 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 333 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Garan Bala village is about 58.34%, with male literacy at 67.42% and female literacy at 49.25%.
  • There are around 170 households in Garan Bala village.

Connectivity of Garan Bala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Garan Bala. As per the 2011 stats, Garan Bala 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 village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Garan Bala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Garan Bala

Where is Garan Bala located?
Garan Bala village is situated in Kalakote Tehsil, within the Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the pincode of Garan Bala?
The pincode of Garan Bala is 185152, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garan Bala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garan Bala is 797, with 399 males and 398 females.
How many households are there in Garan Bala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garan Bala village has a total of 170 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garan Bala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garan Bala is 58.34%. The male literacy rate is 67.42%, while the female literacy rate is 49.25%.