Garaga - Channagiri, Davanagere

Garaga is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Garaga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garaga is 607076. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.54 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Garaga

According to the 2011 Census, Garaga village had a total population of 1,712 people, including 870 males and 842 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.87%, with male literacy at 78.66% and female literacy at 58.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 754, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 371.

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 Nulemuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Garaga is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Garaga is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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