Garga - Hosapete, Vijayanagara

Garga is a village situated in the Hosapete taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Hospet and around 80 km from Bellary. Nagalapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garga is 604711. The village covers a total geographical area of 4302.82 hectares and falls under the 583222 pincode. Hospet is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Garga

According to the 2011 Census, Garga village had a total population of 2,258 people, including 1,161 males and 1,097 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.24%, with male literacy at 55.88% and female literacy at 37.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 488, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 915.

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

Nearby Villages of Garga

Garga 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 Garga

Public transport in the Garga is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Papinayaknahali, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hospet to Garga is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Garga is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garga

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

Health Facilities in Garga

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

FAQs about Garga