Garh
About Garh
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garh village is 040480. Garh village is located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Garh village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 64.61 hectares. Garh has a total population of 109 peoples, out of which male population is 56 while female population is 53. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 946 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garh village is 77.06% out of which 87.50% males and 66.04% females are literate. There are about 29 houses in garh village. Pincode of garh village locality is 249151.
When it comes to administration, Garh 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, Garh village comes under Gangotri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Uttarkashi is nearest town to garh village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.
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Population of Garh
The population details of Garh 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 | 109 | 56 | 53 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 34 | 15 | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 84 | 49 | 35 |
| Illiterate Population | 25 | 7 | 18 |
Connectivity of Garh
| 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 Garh
Where is Garh located?
Garh village is situated in Dunda Tehsil, within the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garh?
Garh serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Garh?
The pincode of Garh is 249151, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garh is 109, with 56 males and 53 females.
How many households are there in Garh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garh village has a total of 29 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garh as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garh is 77.06%. The male literacy rate is 87.50%, while the female literacy rate is 66.04%.