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

As per Census 2011, Ghataro village has a total population of 2,358 people, consisting of 1,259 males and 1,099 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 397 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,364 literate and 994 illiterate residents. Additionally, 667 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghataro are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3581,2591,099
Child Population (0–6 yrs)397204193
Scheduled Castes (SC)667349318
Literate Population1,364843521
Illiterate Population994416578

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HasanpuraSouth-East0.97 km
DhangainWest1.39 km
LalaroEast1.67 km
SonbarsaSouth-East1.74 km
HathikhapSouth-West1.99 km
KachanpurNorth-East2.18 km
GauriSouth-East2.61 km
KalyanpurSouth2.64 km
BarauliWest2.83 km
ChecharhiNorth2.84 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghataro

Where is Ghataro located?

Ghataro village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghataro?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghataro is Kanchanpur.

What is the pincode of Ghataro?

The pincode of Ghataro is 824124.

What is the population of Ghataro?

Ghataro has a total population of 2,358, including 1,259 males and 1,099 females.

How many households are there in Ghataro?

There are 326 households in Ghataro.

What is the literacy rate in Ghataro?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghataro is 57.85%. Male literacy is 66.96% and female literacy is 47.41%.