Gargama

Gargama is a village located in Bariyatu subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Bariatu (tehsildar office) and 63km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Goniya is the gram panchayat of Gargama village.

Here you can discover what makes Gargama unique in its vibrant Bariyatu-Latehar region. You’ll see Gargama’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 Gargama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gargama is 367437. The village spans a total geographical area of 762 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 829202. Ranchi is nearest town to Gargama village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gargama 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 Latehar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gargama

Population of Gargama

According to the 2011 Census, Gargama has a total population of about 1,134, with approximately 577 males and 557 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 185 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 261 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 43. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.55%, with male literacy at about 69.84% and female literacy near 46.86%. There are around 209 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gargama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gargama

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

Nearby Villages of Gargama

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gargama