Gatol

Gatol is a village located in Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 29km away from district headquarter Ghumarwin. Ghumarwin is the sub-district headquarter of Gatol village. As per 2009 stats, Dabhla is the gram panchayat of Gatol village.

Here you can discover what makes Gatol unique in its vibrant Ghumarwin-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Gatol’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 Gatol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gatol is 018945. The village spans a total geographical area of 122.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174026. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Gatol village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Gatol

Population of Gatol

According to the 2011 Census, Gatol has a total population of about 304, with approximately 141 males and 163 females. The sex ratio is around 1156 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 25 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.66%, with male literacy at about 82.98% and female literacy near 69.33%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gatol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gatol

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

Nearby Villages of Gatol

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gatol