Garaga

Garaga is a village located in Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Channagiri (tehsildar office) and 54km away from district headquarter Davanagere. As per 2009 stats, Garaga village is also a gram panchayat.

Garaga has its own place in the vibrant Davanagere region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Garaga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garaga is 607076. The village spans a total geographical area of 712.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577221. Channagiri is nearest town to Garaga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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

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Population of Garaga

Below is a concise population overview of Garaga as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,712 870 842
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 183 92 91
Scheduled Castes (SC) 754 393 361
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 371 182 189
Literate Population 1,053 612 441
Illiterate Population 659 258 401

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Garaga village:

  • The total population of Garaga village is around 1,712, including approximately 870 males and 842 females, with a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 183 children aged 0–6 years in Garaga village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Garaga village has 754 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 371 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Garaga village is about 61.51%, with male literacy at 70.34% and female literacy at 52.38%.
  • There are around 386 households in Garaga village.

Connectivity of Garaga

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Garaga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Garaga

Where is Garaga located?
Garaga village is situated in Channagiri Taluka, within the Davanagere district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garaga?
Garaga serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Garaga?
The pincode of Garaga is 577221, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garaga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garaga is 1,712, with 870 males and 842 females.
How many households are there in Garaga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garaga village has a total of 386 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garaga as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garaga is 61.51%. The male literacy rate is 70.34%, while the female literacy rate is 52.38%.