Garhiganj
About Garhiganj
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garhiganj village is 055637. Garhiganj village is located in Kashipur tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Kashipur (tehsildar office) and 66km away from district headquarter Rudrapur. As per 2009 stats, Dhanauri is the gram panchayat of Garhiganj village.
The total geographical area of village is 289.77 hectares. Garhiganj has a total population of 244 peoples, out of which male population is 122 while female population is 122. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garhiganj village is 56.15% out of which 61.48% males and 50.82% females are literate. There are about 53 houses in garhiganj village. Pincode of garhiganj village locality is 244713.
When it comes to administration, Garhiganj 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, Garhiganj village comes under Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency. Kashipur is nearest town to garhiganj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.
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Population of Garhiganj
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 244 | 122 | 122 |
| Children (0-6) | 55 | 29 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 155 | 77 | 78 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 137 | 75 | 62 |
| Illiterate Population | 107 | 47 | 60 |
Connectivity of Garhiganj
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 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 Garhiganj
Where is Garhiganj located?
Garhiganj village is situated in Kashipur Tehsil, within the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garhiganj?
The Gram Panchayat of Garhiganj is Dhanauri (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Garhiganj?
The pincode of Garhiganj is 244713, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garhiganj as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garhiganj is 244, with 122 males and 122 females.
How many households are there in Garhiganj as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garhiganj village has a total of 53 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garhiganj as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garhiganj is 56.15%. The male literacy rate is 61.48%, while the female literacy rate is 50.82%.