Garaga - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Garaga is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Thandaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garaga is 605984. The village covers a total geographical area of 906.37 hectares and falls under the 577597 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Garaga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hosadurga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garaga

According to the 2011 Census, Garaga village had a total population of 2,077 people, including 1,043 males and 1,034 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.60%, with male literacy at 79.67% and female literacy at 61.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 811, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 187.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Garaga

Garaga 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 Garaga

Garaga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Garaga is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Garaga is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garaga

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

Health Facilities in Garaga

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

FAQs about Garaga