Garoa
About Garoa
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garoa village is 310718. Garoa village is located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 24.3km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 36.4km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Ashokegram is the gram panchayat of Garoa village.
The total geographical area of village is 144.83 hectares. Garoa has a total population of 491 peoples, out of which male population is 254 while female population is 237. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 933 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garoa village is 69.65% out of which 70.08% males and 69.20% females are literate. There are about 107 houses in garoa village. Pincode of garoa village locality is 733124.
When it comes to administration, Garoa 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, Garoa village comes under Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Gangarampur is nearest town to garoa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.
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Population of Garoa
The population details of Garoa 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 | 491 | 254 | 237 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 75 | 43 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 342 | 178 | 164 |
| Illiterate Population | 149 | 76 | 73 |
Connectivity of Garoa
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garoa
Where is Garoa located?
Garoa village is situated in Gangarampur Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garoa?
The Gram Panchayat of Garoa is Ashokegram (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Garoa?
The pincode of Garoa is 733124, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garoa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garoa is 491, with 254 males and 237 females.
How many households are there in Garoa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garoa village has a total of 107 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garoa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garoa is 69.65%. The male literacy rate is 70.08%, while the female literacy rate is 69.20%.