Garda - Jarmundi, Dumka

Garda is a village situated in the Jarmundi subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Jonka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garda is 369760. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 814145 pincode.

Garda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Garda

As per Census 2011, Garda village has a total population of 260 people, consisting of 128 males and 132 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 53 literate and 207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 260 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population260128132
Child Population (0–6 yrs)483018
Scheduled Tribes (ST)260128132
Literate Population533419
Illiterate Population20794113

Nearby Villages of Garda

Garda 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AgoyaNorth-East0.95 km
DomahaniSouth1.08 km
GarhitarSouth-West1.14 km
SiktiyaNorth1.17 km
ParariyaEast1.40 km
AmratikarSouth-East1.50 km
LodhraNorth-East1.59 km
GhartopiSouth-West1.62 km
KusumkanaliEast1.71 km
BhaluwaWest1.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garda

Public transport in the Garda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandanpahari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

Banking and Postal Services in Garda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Garda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Garda

Where is Garda located?

Garda village is located in Jarmundi Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garda?

The Gram Panchayat of Garda is Jonka.

What is the pincode of Garda?

The pincode of Garda is 814145.

What is the population of Garda?

Garda has a total population of 260, including 128 males and 132 females.

How many households are there in Garda?

There are 47 households in Garda.

What is the literacy rate in Garda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garda is 20.38%. Male literacy is 26.56% and female literacy is 14.39%.