Garro

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

Here you can discover what makes Garro unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Garro’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 Garro

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garro is 340031. The village spans a total geographical area of 164.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721518. Jhargram is nearest town to Garro village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Garro 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 Garro

Population of Garro

According to the 2011 Census, Garro has a total population of about 747, with approximately 376 males and 371 females. The sex ratio is around 986 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 86 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 80 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 27. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.49%, with male literacy at about 81.65% and female literacy near 65.23%. There are around 165 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Garro's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Garro

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

Nearby Villages of Garro

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

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