Garser - Garud, Bageshwar
Garser is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Mathena serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garser village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garser is 051377. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.67 hectares and falls under the 263641 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Garser village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Garser
As per Census 2011, Garser village has a total population of 627 people, consisting of 309 males and 318 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 485 literate and 142 illiterate residents. Additionally, 249 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garser are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 627 | 309 | 318 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 67 | 45 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 249 | 125 | 124 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 485 | 256 | 229 |
| Illiterate Population | 142 | 53 | 89 |
Nearby Villages of Garser
Garser 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 Garser
Garser 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 <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Garser is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garser
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garser village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Garser
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garser village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Garser
Where is Garser located?
Garser village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garser?
The Gram Panchayat of Garser is Mathena.
What is the pincode of Garser?
The pincode of Garser is 263641.
What is the population of Garser?
Garser has a total population of 627, including 309 males and 318 females.
How many households are there in Garser?
There are 145 households in Garser.
What is the literacy rate in Garser?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garser is 77.35%. Male literacy is 82.85% and female literacy is 72.01%.