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Gara is a village in Hiranagar Tehsil of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 001983.

About Gara village record

Gara is listed under Hiranagar Tehsil in Kathua district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.

The Census 2011 record reports population 1,043, 210 households, area 303 hectares, PIN code 184142.

Quick facts

Village
Gara
Village code
001983
Tehsil / Sub-District
Hiranagar
District
Kathua
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
1,043
Households
210
Sex ratio
964 females per 1,000 males
Area
303 hectares
Population density
344 people per sq. km
PIN code
184142

Census code and location hierarchy

For Gara, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Tehsil when another village has a similar name.

State code
01
District code
007
Sub-district code
00031
Village code
001983
Gara village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameGara
Census village code001983
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictKathua
District code007
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictHiranagar
Sub-district code00031
Census year2011
Population1,043
Households210
Male population531
Female population512
Sex ratio964 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population80
Scheduled Tribes population280
Area303 hectares
Population density344 people per sq. km
PIN code184142
CD blockHiranagar
Gram panchayatGara
Nearest statutory townHiranagar
Nearest statutory town distance8 km

Facilities and amenities in Gara

The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Gara
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
EducationGovernment secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary0 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital0 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterNot available in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationSub post officeNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPucca roadAvailable in village
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesATMNot available in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Banking and public servicesPDS shopNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 14 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyAvailable in village; 14 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 14 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Gara
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Forest area122 hectares
Non-agricultural use area130 hectares
Net area sown51 hectares
Total unirrigated land51 hectares

Other villages in this tehsil

These links are from the same Tehsil. They are not ranked by road distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Gara?

The Census village code of Gara is 001983.

Where is Gara village?

Gara village is in Hiranagar Tehsil (sub-district) of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the population of Gara?

The source reports a population of 1,043 for Gara.

What is the sex ratio of Gara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Gara is 964 females per 1,000 males.

Source note:

This page is based on the Jammu and Kashmir Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.