All Information About Garhshankar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Garhshankar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Garhshankar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Hoshiarpur District of Punjab State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Garhshankar - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 217 |
| District | Hoshiarpur |
| Census Code 2011 | 217 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 294 |
| Number of Villages | 300 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Hoshiarpur (Code: 18) |
| Assembly Constituency | Chabbewal (Code: 220) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Chabbewal | Dr. Raj Kumar ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Garhshankar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
330,711
M: 168,229
F: 162,482 |
| Rural |
302,396
M: 153,499
F: 148,897 |
| Urban |
28,315
M: 14,730
F: 13,585 |
Number of Households: 70,245
Population Distribution
Total: 330,711 (Male: 168,229, Female: 162,482)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 34,624 (Male: 18,340, Female: 16,284)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 136,136 (Male: 69,301, Female: 66,835)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 243,065 (Male: 130,842, Female: 112,223)
Illiterate Population
Total: 87,646 (Male: 37,387, Female: 50,259)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 106,181 (Male: 88,053, Female: 18,128)
Main Workers
Total: 85,572 (Male: 74,399, Female: 11,173)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,609 (Male: 13,654, Female: 6,955)
Non-Workers
Total: 224,530 (Male: 80,176, Female: 144,354)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 20,976 (Male: 19,662, Female: 1,314)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,285 (Male: 9,186, Female: 2,099)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,173 (Male: 1,803, Female: 370)
- Other Workers: 51,138 (Male: 43,748, Female: 7,390)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,369 (Male: 882, Female: 487)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,464 (Male: 3,585, Female: 1,879)
- Household Industry Workers: 763 (Male: 463, Female: 300)
- Other Workers: 13,013 (Male: 8,724, Female: 4,289)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Garhshankar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
330,711
M: 168,229
F: 162,482 |
| Rural |
302,396
M: 153,499
F: 148,897 |
| Urban |
28,315
M: 14,730
F: 13,585 |
Number of Households: 70,245
Population Distribution
Total: 330,711 (Male: 168,229, Female: 162,482)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 34,624 (Male: 18,340, Female: 16,284)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 136,136 (Male: 69,301, Female: 66,835)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 243,065 (Male: 130,842, Female: 112,223)
Illiterate Population
Total: 87,646 (Male: 37,387, Female: 50,259)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 106,181 (Male: 88,053, Female: 18,128)
Main Workers
Total: 85,572 (Male: 74,399, Female: 11,173)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,609 (Male: 13,654, Female: 6,955)
Non-Workers
Total: 224,530 (Male: 80,176, Female: 144,354)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 20,976 (Male: 19,662, Female: 1,314)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,285 (Male: 9,186, Female: 2,099)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,173 (Male: 1,803, Female: 370)
- Other Workers: 51,138 (Male: 43,748, Female: 7,390)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,369 (Male: 882, Female: 487)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,464 (Male: 3,585, Female: 1,879)
- Household Industry Workers: 763 (Male: 463, Female: 300)
- Other Workers: 13,013 (Male: 8,724, Female: 4,289)
Grampanchayat List of Garhshankar Tehsil/Taluka
Garhshankar Tehsil comprises 294 Gram Panchayats and 300 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Garhshankar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garhshankar
Garhshankar is located in the Hoshiarpur District of Punjab State, India.
Garhshankar Tehsil has 300 villages.
Garhshankar has a total of 294 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Garhshankar is 330,711.
In Garhshankar, there are 168,229 males and 162,482 females.
There are 34,624 children in Garhshankar, comprising 18,340 males and 16,284 females.
In Garhshankar, the literate population is 243,065 (130,842 males and 112,223 females). The illiterate population is 87,646 (37,387 males and 50,259 females).