Garoa

Garoa is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Garoa unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Garoa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Garoa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garoa is 310718. The village spans a total geographical area of 144.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Garoa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Garoa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Garoa

Population of Garoa

According to the 2011 Census, Garoa has a total population of about 491, with approximately 254 males and 237 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 75 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.65%, with male literacy at about 70.08% and female literacy near 69.20%. There are around 107 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Garoa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Garoa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Garoa. As per the 2011 stats, Garoa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Garoa

Knowing the nearby villages of Garoa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Garoa.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garoa