Garmurgi - Bishungarh, Hazaribagh
Garmurgi is a village situated in the Bishungarh subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishnugarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Nagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garmurgi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garmurgi is 368452. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.55 hectares and falls under the 825312 pincode. Hazaribagh is the nearest town.
Garmurgi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mandhu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garmurgi
According to the 2011 Census, Garmurgi village had a total population of 655 people, including 342 males and 313 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.40%, with male literacy at 82.37% and female literacy at 51.87%.
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 | 655 | 342 | 313 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 109 | 64 | 45 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 368 | 229 | 139 |
| Illiterate Population | 287 | 113 | 174 |
Nearby Villages of Garmurgi
Garmurgi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Garmurgi
Garmurgi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Garmurgi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garmurgi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garmurgi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Garmurgi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garmurgi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Garmurgi
Where is Garmurgi located?
Garmurgi village is located in Bishungarh Subdivision, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garmurgi?
The Gram Panchayat of Garmurgi is Nagi.
What is the pincode of Garmurgi?
The pincode of Garmurgi is 825312.
What is the population of Garmurgi?
Garmurgi had a total population of 655, including 342 males and 313 females.
How many households are there in Garmurgi?
Garmurgi had 93 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garmurgi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garmurgi was 67.40%. Male literacy was 82.37% and female literacy was 51.87%.