Garal

Garal is a village 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.

Garal has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Garal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garal is 333594. The village spans a total geographical area of 168.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 700145. Sonarpur is nearest town to Garal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

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Population of Garal

Below is a concise population overview of Garal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,747 900 847
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 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

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Garal village:

  • The total population of Garal village is around 1,747, including approximately 900 males and 847 females, with a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 197 children aged 0–6 years in Garal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Garal village has 1,602 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Garal village is about 58.50%, with male literacy at 66.78% and female literacy at 49.70%.
  • There are around 390 households in Garal village.

Connectivity of Garal

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

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

Nearby Villages of Garal

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

Langalber Jaynagar Andharia Samukpota Pratapnagar Metiari Muragachha Natagachhi Jardaha Benebou Jafarpur

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%.