Garkhal Population, Caste, Working Data Solan, Himachal Pradesh - Census 2011
Garkhal is a village situated in Kasauli tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 316 families residing in the village Garkhal. The total population of Garkhal is 1,245 out of which 635 are males and 610 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Garkhal is 961.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Garkhal village is 138 which is 11% of the total population. There are 72 male children and 66 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Garkhal is 917 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (961) of Garkhal village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garkhal is 92.7%. Thus Garkhal village has a higher literacy rate compared to 73.9% of Solan district. The male literacy rate is 95.91% and the female literacy rate is 89.34% in Garkhal village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Garkhal village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Garkhal Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Garkhal village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 138 | 72 | 66 |
| Literacy | 92.68% | 95.91% | 89.34% |
| Scheduled Caste | 224 | 115 | 109 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 219 | 95 | 124 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Garkhal village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Garkhal village out of total population, 442 were engaged in work activities. 96.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 3.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 442 workers engaged in Main Work, 7 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 10 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 426 | 338 | 88 |
| Cultivators | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Household Industries | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Other Workers | 404 | 320 | 84 |
| Marginal Workers | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Non Working | 803 | 288 | 515 |
Map of Garkhal, Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Nearby Villages to Garkhal, Kasauli
Below are the list of villages near Garkhal village in Kasauli.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Gosan | 212 |
| Dewari | 361 |
| Kaphal Ka Hara | 68 |
| Badha | 185 |
| Dochi | 345 |
| Khadoli | 129 |
| Nadho | 501 |
| Chabal | 223 |
| Gahi | 1,384 |
| Sadiyana | 53 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Garkhal, Solan, Himachal Pradesh - Wikipedia