Garkhet - Garud, Bageshwar
Garkhet is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Garkhet village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garkhet is 051359. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.54 hectares and falls under the 263639 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Garkhet village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Garkhet
According to the 2011 Census, Garkhet village had a total population of 454 people, including 202 males and 252 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,248 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.14%, with male literacy at 93.21% and female literacy at 68.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 454 | 202 | 252 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 80 | 40 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 280 | 132 | 148 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 296 | 151 | 145 |
| Illiterate Population | 158 | 51 | 107 |
Nearby Villages of Garkhet
Garkhet is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Garkhet
Garkhet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Garkhet is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garkhet
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garkhet village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Garkhet
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garkhet village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Garkhet
Where is Garkhet located?
Garkhet village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Garkhet?
Garkhet is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Garkhet?
The pincode of Garkhet is 263639.
What is the population of Garkhet?
Garkhet had a total population of 454, including 202 males and 252 females.
How many households are there in Garkhet?
Garkhet had 94 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garkhet?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garkhet was 79.14%. Male literacy was 93.21% and female literacy was 68.40%.