Garhi (85) village, Chamkaur Sahib tehsil | Pincode 140111

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Mohinder Kaur Banga

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LGD code: 38782
Pincode: 140111
Post office: Bela (Rupnagar)
Population: 577
Households: 106
Literacy rate: 74%
Sex ratio: 873 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 221

Census 2011 · in context

How Garhi (85) compares

By population, Garhi (85) ranks #51 of 121 villages in Chamkaur Sahib mandal.

Literacy rate

74.0%

+0.8% vs mandal average

Garhi (85): 74.0%
Chamkaur Sahib mandal: 73.2%
Rupnagar district: 73.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

873

−23 vs mandal average

Garhi (85): 873
Chamkaur Sahib mandal: 896

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.2 vs mandal average

Garhi (85): 5.4
Chamkaur Sahib mandal: 5.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Garhi (85) at a glance

Garhi (85) is a village of 577 people in 106 households (Census 2011) in Chamkaur Sahib tehsil, Rupnagar district, Punjab, the 51st-largest of 121 villages in Chamkaur Sahib tehsil. Literacy is 74%, about the same as the tehsil average of 73% and the sex ratio is 873 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 140111, served by Bela (Rupnagar) post office; the LGD village code is 38782. The sarpanch is Mohinder Kaur Banga, and the village votes in Chamkaur Sahib assembly constituency, represented by MLA Charanjit Singh. The population is estimated at 680 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Key facts — Garhi (85)

LGD code: 38782
Pincode: 140111
Post office: Bela (Rupnagar)
Population (Census 2011): 577
Population (projected 2026): 680
Households: 106
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 873
Literacy rate: 74.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Anandpur Sahib
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chamkaur Sahib
Member of Parliament: Malwinder Singh Kang
Member of Legislative Assembly: Charanjit Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Mohinder Kaur Banga
Block / Mandal: Chamkaur Sahib

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Rupnagar district level

Then & Now

Garhi (85) — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

577

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

680

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

106

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

125

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 577Census 2011
Households: 106Census 2011
Literacy rate: 74.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 873 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6802026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1252026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 2,12,61,755ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,022NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 88.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 84.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Rupnagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 39,216PMAY-G · 39,216 of 1,03,674 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rupnagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,03,683Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rupnagar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Garhi (85)?

The pincode of Garhi (85), Chamkaur Sahib tehsil, Rupnagar district, Punjab is 140111. The post office is Bela (Rupnagar).

Which post office delivers to Garhi (85)?

Mail for Garhi (85) is delivered through Bela (Rupnagar) post office, pincode 140111, in Chamkaur Sahib tehsil, Rupnagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Garhi (85) located?

Garhi (85) is a village in Chamkaur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.

What is the population of Garhi (85) as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Garhi (85) village has a population of 577 across 106 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Garhi (85)?

The current sarpanch of Garhi (85) gram panchayat is Mohinder Kaur Banga.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Garhi (85) in?

Garhi (85) falls under the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Punjab.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Garhi (85) in?

Garhi (85) falls under the Chamkaur Sahib assembly constituency (AC #51) of Punjab.

What is the literacy rate in Garhi (85)?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Garhi (85) village is 74.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Garhi (85)?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Garhi (85) village is 873 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Garhi (85)?

12 schemes currently match residents of Garhi (85), including Ashirwad Scheme (Shagun), Ghar Ghar Rozgar te Karobar Mission, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Garhi (85)?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Garhi (85) village is 38782.

How big is Garhi (85) compared to other villages in Chamkaur Sahib tehsil?

Garhi (85) ranks 51 of 121 villages in Chamkaur Sahib tehsil by Census 2011 population (577 residents).

Who is the MLA of Garhi (85)?

Garhi (85) falls under Chamkaur Sahib assembly constituency (AC 51). The sitting MLA is Charanjit Singh (AAP).

Who is the MP for Garhi (85)?

Garhi (85) is in Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Malwinder Singh Kang (AAP).

What is the population of Garhi (85) in 2026?

Garhi (85) is estimated at 680 people in 2026, up about 18% from 577 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Garhi (85) in?

Punjab falls in the Trans-Gangetic Plains zone (wheat, rice, cotton; intensive irrigation) of the ICAR classification; Garhi (85) in Rupnagar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Garhi (85)?

Mohinder Kaur Banga is the sarpanch of Garhi (85) gram panchayat, Chamkaur Sahib tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Chamkaur Sahib tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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Liquor Shop Employee Shot Dead In Punjab, Police Suspect Robbery

Punjab Couple Took Loan To Treat Son's Drug Addiction, He Died After Relapse

Punjab Sarpanch's Husband Shot, Family Alleges Murder Linked to Drug Tip-Off

Notable persons of Garhi (85)

Open jobs in Garhi (85)

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

Punjab Statehood Day

Dhanteras

Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

Bhai Dooj

Children's Day

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