Gariya

Gariya is a village located in Bhandaria subdivision of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Bhagariya (tehsildar office) and 88km away from district headquarter Garhwa. As per 2009 stats, Bargarh is the gram panchayat of Gariya village.

Here you can discover what makes Gariya unique in its vibrant Bhandaria-Garhwa region. You’ll see Gariya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gariya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gariya is 347993. The village spans a total geographical area of 1301.42 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822125. Garhwa is nearest town to Gariya village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gariya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Daltonganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Palamau Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gariya

Population of Gariya

According to the 2011 Census, Gariya has a total population of about 1,219, with approximately 608 males and 611 females. The sex ratio is around 1004 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 264 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 46 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 739. The overall literacy rate is approximately 30.27%, with male literacy at about 37.50% and female literacy near 23.08%. There are around 247 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gariya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gariya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gariya. As per the 2011 stats, Gariya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gariya

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

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