Garkot
About Garkot
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garkot village is 047268. Garkot village is located in Lansdowne tehsil of Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 75km away from sub-district headquarter Lansdowne (tehsildar office) and 145km away from district headquarter Pauri. As per 2009 stats, Garhkot is the gram panchayat of Garkot village.
The total geographical area of village is 334.92 hectares. Garkot has a total population of 346 peoples, out of which male population is 159 while female population is 187. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1176 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garkot village is 68.50% out of which 83.65% males and 55.61% females are literate. There are about 103 houses in garkot village. Pincode of garkot village locality is 246144.
When it comes to administration, Garkot village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Garkot village comes under Yamkeshwar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Lansdowne is nearest town to garkot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 75km away.
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Population of Garkot
The population details of Garkot cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 346 | 159 | 187 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40 | 23 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 237 | 133 | 104 |
| Illiterate Population | 109 | 26 | 83 |
Connectivity of Garkot
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garkot
Where is Garkot located?
Garkot village is situated in Lansdowne Tehsil, within the Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garkot?
The Gram Panchayat of Garkot is Garhkot (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Garkot?
The pincode of Garkot is 246144, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garkot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garkot is 346, with 159 males and 187 females.
How many households are there in Garkot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garkot village has a total of 103 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garkot as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garkot is 68.50%. The male literacy rate is 83.65%, while the female literacy rate is 55.61%.