Garjan

Garjan is a village located in Karvir tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 29km away from Kolhapur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Garjan village. As per 2009 stats, Garjan village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Garjan unique in its vibrant Karvir-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Garjan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Garjan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garjan is 567489. The village spans a total geographical area of 190 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416001. Kolhapur is nearest town to Garjan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

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

Google Map of Garjan

Population of Garjan

According to the 2011 Census, Garjan has a total population of about 1,229, with approximately 636 males and 593 females. The sex ratio is around 932 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 301 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.05%, with male literacy at about 77.99% and female literacy near 55.31%. There are around 258 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Garjan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Garjan

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

Nearby Villages of Garjan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Garjan