Ghattewal

Ghattewal is a village located in Naina Devi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 100km away from district headquarter Swarghat. Swarghat is the sub-district headquarter of Ghattewal village. As per 2009 stats, Road Jaman is the gram panchayat of Ghattewal village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghattewal unique in its vibrant Naina Devi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Ghattewal’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 Ghattewal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghattewal is 019516. The village spans a total geographical area of 616 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174002. Nangal is nearest town to Ghattewal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghattewal 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 Sri naina Deviji 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 Ghattewal

Population of Ghattewal

According to the 2011 Census, Ghattewal has a total population of about 433, with approximately 220 males and 213 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 96 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 201. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.97%, with male literacy at about 70.91% and female literacy near 62.91%. There are around 89 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghattewal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghattewal

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

Nearby Villages of Ghattewal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghattewal