Garan Pain - Kalakote, Rajouri
Garan Pain is a village situated in the Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kala Kote and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Garan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garan Pain village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garan Pain is 001538. The village covers a total geographical area of 668.5 hectares and falls under the 185202 pincode. Nowshehra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Garan Pain village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Garan Pain
According to the 2011 Census, Garan Pain village had a total population of 575 people, including 304 males and 271 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.80%, with male literacy at 77.95% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 575 | 304 | 271 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 90 | 50 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 305 | 167 | 138 |
| Literate Population | 324 | 198 | 126 |
| Illiterate Population | 251 | 106 | 145 |
Nearby Villages of Garan Pain
Garan Pain 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Garan Bala | North | 1.78 km |
| Panhar | North-East | 2.93 km |
| Chak Jaralan | South-West | 3.28 km |
| Bagnoti | West | 3.59 km |
| Dharamsal | East | 5.40 km |
| Panjah | North-East | 5.41 km |
| Dhanwan | North-East | 5.49 km |
| Potha | South-East | 5.62 km |
| Rajal | West | 6.30 km |
| Potha | South-West | 7.08 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Garan Pain
Garan Pain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Rajouri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowshehra to Garan Pain is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Garan Pain is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garan Pain
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garan Pain village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Garan Pain
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garan Pain village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Garan Pain
Where is Garan Pain located?
Garan Pain village is located in Kalakote Tehsil, Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garan Pain?
The Gram Panchayat of Garan Pain is Garan.
What is the pincode of Garan Pain?
The pincode of Garan Pain is 185202.
What is the population of Garan Pain?
Garan Pain had a total population of 575, including 304 males and 271 females.
How many households are there in Garan Pain?
Garan Pain had 131 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garan Pain?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garan Pain was 66.80%. Male literacy was 77.95% and female literacy was 54.55%.