Ghataro - Obra, Aurangabad

Ghataro is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kanchanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghataro village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghataro is 253247. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ghataro village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghataro

According to the 2011 Census, Ghataro village had a total population of 2,358 people, including 1,259 males and 1,099 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.56%, with male literacy at 79.91% and female literacy at 57.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 667.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ghataro

Ghataro is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ghataro

Public transport in the Ghataro is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anugraha Narayan Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Ghataro is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Ghataro is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghataro

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghataro village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ghataro

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghataro village are given below:

FAQs about Ghataro