Garal
About Garal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Garal village is 333594. Garal village is located in Sonarpur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.4km away from sub-district headquarter Rajpur (tehsildar office) and 35.6km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Pratapnagar is the gram panchayat of Garal village.
The total geographical area of village is 168.53 hectares. Garal has a total population of 1,747 peoples, out of which male population is 900 while female population is 847. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 941 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of garal village is 58.50% out of which 66.78% males and 49.70% females are literate. There are about 390 houses in garal village. Pincode of garal village locality is 700145.
When it comes to administration, Garal 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, Garal village comes under Sonarpur Dakshin Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency. Sonarpur is nearest town to garal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Garal
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,747 | 900 | 847 |
| Children (0-6) | 197 | 98 | 99 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,602 | 819 | 783 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,022 | 601 | 421 |
| Illiterate Population | 725 | 299 | 426 |
Connectivity of Garal
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garal
Where is Garal located?
Garal village is situated in Sonarpur Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garal?
The Gram Panchayat of Garal is Pratapnagar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Garal?
The pincode of Garal is 700145, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Garal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garal is 1,747, with 900 males and 847 females.
How many households are there in Garal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garal village has a total of 390 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garal is 58.50%. The male literacy rate is 66.78%, while the female literacy rate is 49.70%.