Ghanghu

Ghanghu is a village located in Amirgadh taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Iqbalgadh (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Dholia is the gram panchayat of Ghanghu village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghanghu unique in its vibrant Amirgadh-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Ghanghu’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 Ghanghu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghanghu is 507780. The village spans a total geographical area of 685.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385135. Palanpur is nearest town to Ghanghu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

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

Google Map of Ghanghu

Population of Ghanghu

According to the 2011 Census, Ghanghu has a total population of about 1,634, with approximately 838 males and 796 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 382 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,608. The overall literacy rate is approximately 37.09%, with male literacy at about 50.48% and female literacy near 22.99%. There are around 243 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghanghu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghanghu

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

Nearby Villages of Ghanghu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghanghu