Garakhuta

Garakhuta is a village located in Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.2km away from sub-district headquarter Dhupguri (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Jalpaiguri . As per 2009 stats, Jharaltagram Ii is the gram panchayat of Garakhuta village.

Here you can discover what makes Garakhuta unique in its vibrant Dhupguri-Jalpaiguri region. You’ll see Garakhuta’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 Garakhuta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garakhuta is 307456. The village spans a total geographical area of 246.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 735210. Dhupguri is nearest town to Garakhuta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Garakhuta 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 Dhupguri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Garakhuta

Population of Garakhuta

According to the 2011 Census, Garakhuta has a total population of about 1,745, with approximately 901 males and 844 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 245 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,681 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 38. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.50%, with male literacy at about 73.03% and female literacy near 53.32%. There are around 368 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Garakhuta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Garakhuta

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

Nearby Villages of Garakhuta

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Garakhuta