Ghotia

Ghotia is a village located in Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Bhanupratappur (tehsildar office) and 67km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Ghotiya is the gram panchayat of Ghotia village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghotia unique in its vibrant Bhanupratappur-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Ghotia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ghotia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghotia is 447528. The village spans a total geographical area of 523.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494669. Bhanupratappur is nearest town to Ghotia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghotia 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 Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghotia

Population of Ghotia

According to the 2011 Census, Ghotia has a total population of about 971, with approximately 450 males and 521 females. The sex ratio is around 1157 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 119 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 173 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 589. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.57%, with male literacy at about 76.22% and female literacy near 54.51%. There are around 207 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghotia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghotia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghotia. As per the 2011 stats, Ghotia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ghotia

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghotia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghotia.

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