Garje - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Garje is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Kadur and around 55 km from Chikmagalur. Garje village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garje is 609456. The village covers a total geographical area of 773.44 hectares and falls under the 577140 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Garje village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kadur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garje

As per Census 2011, Garje village has a total population of 2,276 people, consisting of 1,129 males and 1,147 females. The village has 560 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,489 literate and 787 illiterate residents. Additionally, 168 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garje

Garje 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Garje

Garje is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Garje is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Garje is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garje

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

Health Facilities in Garje

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

FAQs about Garje