Garaga
About Garaga
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garaga village is 607076. Garaga village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 712.54 hectares. Garaga has a total population of 1,712 peoples, out of which male population is 870 while female population is 842. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 967 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garaga village is 61.51% out of which 70.34% males and 52.38% females are literate. There are about 386 houses in garaga village. Pincode of garaga village locality is 577221.
When it comes to administration, Garaga village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Garaga village comes under Channagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Davanagere Lok Sabha constituency. Channagiri is nearest town to garaga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.
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Population of Garaga
The population details of Garaga cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,712 | 870 | 842 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 183 | 92 | 91 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 754 | 393 | 361 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 371 | 182 | 189 |
| Literate Population | 1,053 | 612 | 441 |
| Illiterate Population | 659 | 258 | 401 |
Connectivity of Garaga
| 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 |
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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%.