Garar - Khour, Jammu

Garar is a village situated in the Khour tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 26 km from Akhnoor and around 55 km from Jammu. Sainth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garar is 005627. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.7 hectares and falls under the 181203 pincode. Khour is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Garar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chhamb Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garar

According to the 2011 Census, Garar village had a total population of 1,208 people, including 600 males and 608 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.48%, with male literacy at 90.63% and female literacy at 82.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Garar

Garar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Garar

Garar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khour to Garar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Garar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Garar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garar village are given below:

FAQs about Garar