Gharkian Village Overview
Gharkian is a village in Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It lies about 35 km from Batala tehsil headquarters and around 72 km from Gurdaspur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gharkian village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Gharkian village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharkian is 028824. The village covers a geographical area of 195 hectares and has a pincode of 143602. Fathegarh Churian is the nearest town.
Location Map of Gharkian
Population & Demographics of Gharkian
This section provides population and demographic details of Gharkian village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 594 | 310 | 284 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 85 | 54 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 344 | 179 | 165 |
| Illiterate Population | 250 | 131 | 119 |
Key population details of Gharkian village are given below:
- Gharkian village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 594, including approximately 310 males and 284 females, with a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 23 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Gharkian village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 57.91%.
- There are around 103 households in Gharkian village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gharkian
Transport facilities help residents of Gharkian village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gharkian
The following villages are located close to Gharkian and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gharkian
- Where is Gharkian located?
- Gharkian village is located in Batala Tehsil, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gharkian?
- Gharkian is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gharkian?
- The pincode of Gharkian is 143602.
- What is the population of Gharkian?
- Gharkian has a total population of 594, including 310 males and 284 females.
- How many households are there in Gharkian?
- There are 103 households in Gharkian.
- What is the literacy rate in Gharkian?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gharkian is 57.91%. Male literacy is 57.74% and female literacy is 58.10%.