Ghota - Dhamdha, Durg

Ghota is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Ghota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghota is 442437. The village covers a total geographical area of 629.91 hectares and falls under the 491331 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ghota

As per Census 2011, Ghota village has a total population of 1,437 people, consisting of 715 males and 722 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 881 literate and 556 illiterate residents. Additionally, 492 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghota

Ghota 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 Ghota

Ghota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Ghota is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Ghota is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghota

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

Health Facilities in Ghota

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

FAQs about Ghota