Garakot
About Garakot
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garakot village is 043683. Garakot village is located in Jakhnidhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Jakhnidhar (tehsildar office) and 63km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Garakot village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 219.46 hectares. Garakot has a total population of 538 peoples, out of which male population is 224 while female population is 314. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1401 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garakot village is 62.45% out of which 74.11% males and 54.14% females are literate. There are about 151 houses in garakot village. Pincode of garakot village locality is 249121.
When it comes to administration, Garakot 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, Garakot village comes under Tehri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Tehri is nearest town to garakot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 63km away.
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Population of Garakot
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 538 | 224 | 314 |
| Literate Population | 336 | 166 | 170 |
| Illiterate Population | 202 | 58 | 144 |
Connectivity of Garakot
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garakot
Where is Garakot located?
Garakot village is situated in Jakhnidhar Tehsil, within the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garakot?
Garakot serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Garakot?
The pincode of Garakot is 249121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garakot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garakot is 538, with 224 males and 314 females.
How many households are there in Garakot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garakot village has a total of 151 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garakot as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garakot is 62.45%. The male literacy rate is 74.11%, while the female literacy rate is 54.14%.