Garratola
Garratola is a village located in Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Baihar (tehsildar office) and 107km away from district headquarter Balaghat. As per 2009 stats, Salghat is the gram panchayat of Garratola village.
Garratola has its own place in the vibrant Balaghat 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 Garratola
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garratola is 498126. The village spans a total geographical area of 317 hectares. Malajkhand is nearest town to Garratola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.
When it comes to local governance, Garratola 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 Baihar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Garratola
Population of Garratola
Below is a concise population overview of Garratola as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 652 | 354 | 298 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 78 | 43 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 553 | 284 | 269 |
| Literate Population | 441 | 270 | 171 |
| Illiterate Population | 211 | 84 | 127 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Garratola village:
- The total population of Garratola village is around 652, including approximately 354 males and 298 females, with a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 78 children aged 0–6 years in Garratola village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Garratola village has 4 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 553 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Garratola village is about 67.64%, with male literacy at 76.27% and female literacy at 57.38%.
- There are around 121 households in Garratola village.
Connectivity of Garratola
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Garratola. As per the 2011 stats, Garratola had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Garratola
Knowing the nearby villages of Garratola helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Garratola.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garratola
- Where is Garratola located?
- Garratola village is situated in Baihar Tehsil, within the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Garratola?
- The Gram Panchayat of Garratola is Salghat (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the population of Garratola as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garratola is 652, with 354 males and 298 females.
- How many households are there in Garratola as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Garratola village has a total of 121 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Garratola as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garratola is 67.64%. The male literacy rate is 76.27%, while the female literacy rate is 57.38%.