Gariyata - Galiyakot, Dungarpur

Gariyata is a village situated in the Galiyakot tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 23 km from Sagwara and around 68 km from Dungarpur. Gariyata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gariyata is 098160. The village covers a total geographical area of 524 hectares and falls under the 314030 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Gariyata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gariyata

According to the 2011 Census, Gariyata village had a total population of 3,382 people, including 1,676 males and 1,706 females, living in 719 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.36%, with male literacy at 65.58% and female literacy at 41.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 570, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,796.

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

Nearby Villages of Gariyata

Gariyata 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 Gariyata

Gariyata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungarpur, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Gariyata is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Gariyata is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gariyata

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

Health Facilities in Gariyata

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

FAQs about Gariyata