Ghatula - Belargaon, Dhamtari

Ghatula is a village situated in the Belargaon tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Nagari and around 78 km from Dhamtari. Ghatula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatula is 447276. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.24 hectares and falls under the 493778 pincode. Nagri is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ghatula

As per Census 2011, Ghatula village has a total population of 2,600 people, consisting of 1,278 males and 1,322 females. The village has 636 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,808 literate and 792 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,052 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatula

Ghatula 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 Ghatula

Ghatula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagri to Ghatula is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Ghatula is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatula

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

Health Facilities in Ghatula

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

FAQs about Ghatula