Garigan

Garigan is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Garigan village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Tapshia is the gram panchayat of Garigan village.

Here you can discover what makes Garigan unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Garigan’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 Garigan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garigan is 340463. The village spans a total geographical area of 43.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Garigan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

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

Google Map of Garigan

Population of Garigan

According to the 2011 Census, Garigan has a total population of about 315, with approximately 152 males and 163 females. The sex ratio is around 1072 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 303. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.24%, with male literacy at about 67.76% and female literacy near 43.56%. There are around 71 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Garigan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Garigan

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

Nearby Villages of Garigan

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

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