Gatwa
Gatwa is a village located in Baloda tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Baloda (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Gatawa is the gram panchayat of Gatwa village.
Gatwa has its own place in the vibrant Janjgir Champa region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Gatwa
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gatwa is 436697. The village spans a total geographical area of 318.25 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495446. Baloda is nearest town to Gatwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.
When it comes to local governance, Gatwa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Akaltara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Gatwa
Population of Gatwa
Below is a concise population overview of Gatwa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,130 | 569 | 561 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 159 | 82 | 77 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 13 | 5 | 8 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 471 | 238 | 233 |
Literate Population | 656 | 415 | 241 |
Illiterate Population | 474 | 154 | 320 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gatwa village:
- The total population of Gatwa village is around 1,130, including approximately 569 males and 561 females, with a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 159 children aged 0–6 years in Gatwa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Gatwa village has 13 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 471 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Gatwa village is about 58.05%, with male literacy at 72.93% and female literacy at 42.96%.
- There are around 277 households in Gatwa village.
Connectivity of Gatwa
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gatwa. As per the 2011 stats, Gatwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gatwa
Knowing the nearby villages of Gatwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gatwa.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gatwa
- Where is Gatwa located?
- Gatwa village is situated in Baloda Tehsil, within the Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gatwa?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gatwa is Gatawa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Gatwa?
- The pincode of Gatwa is 495446, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Gatwa as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gatwa is 1,130, with 569 males and 561 females.
- How many households are there in Gatwa as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Gatwa village has a total of 277 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Gatwa as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gatwa is 58.05%. The male literacy rate is 72.93%, while the female literacy rate is 42.96%.