Ghathia Khurd - Ahiwara, Durg

Ghathia Khurd is a village situated in the Ahiwara tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from Dhamdha and around 45 km from Durg. Khapri G serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghathia Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghathia Khurd is 442516. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.51 hectares and falls under the 491001 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ghathia Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Ghathia Khurd village had a total population of 734 people, including 359 males and 375 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.19%, with male literacy at 71.53% and female literacy at 55.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 355, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghathia Khurd

Ghathia Khurd 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 Ghathia Khurd

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ghathia Khurd. The nearest railway station is Kumhari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Ghathia Khurd is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Ghathia Khurd is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghathia Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Ghathia Khurd

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

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