Garhi Sankh

Block / Subdivision Gawan
District Giridih
State Jharkhand

About Garhi Sankh

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garhi Sankh village is 350339. Garhi Sankh village is located in Gawan subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Gawan (tehsildar office) and 112km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Pasnaur is the gram panchayat of Garhi Sankh village.

The total geographical area of village is 779 hectares. Garhi Sankh has a total population of 226 peoples, out of which male population is 115 while female population is 111. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 965 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garhi sankh village is 36.73% out of which 50.43% males and 22.52% females are literate. There are about 35 houses in garhi sankh village. Pincode of garhi sankh village locality is 815313.

When it comes to administration, Garhi Sankh village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Garhi Sankh village comes under Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency. Giridih is nearest town to garhi sankh village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Garhi Sankh

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 226 115 111
Literate Population 83 58 25
Illiterate Population 143 57 86

Connectivity of Garhi Sankh

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Garhi Sankh

Frequently Asked Questions about Garhi Sankh

Where is Garhi Sankh located?

Garhi Sankh village is situated in Gawan Subdivision, within the Giridih district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garhi Sankh?

The Gram Panchayat of Garhi Sankh is Pasnaur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Garhi Sankh?

The pincode of Garhi Sankh is 815313, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Garhi Sankh as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garhi Sankh is 226, with 115 males and 111 females.

How many households are there in Garhi Sankh as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Garhi Sankh village has a total of 35 households.

What is the literacy rate in Garhi Sankh as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garhi Sankh is 36.73%. The male literacy rate is 50.43%, while the female literacy rate is 22.52%.