Ghiot

Ghiot is a village located in Fatehpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 135km away from district headquarter Fatehpur. Fatehpur is the sub-district headquarter of Ghiot village. As per 2009 stats, Sathana is the gram panchayat of Ghiot village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghiot unique in its vibrant Fatehpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Ghiot’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 Ghiot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghiot is 009028. The village spans a total geographical area of 23.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176025. Talwara is nearest town to Ghiot village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Ghiot

Population of Ghiot

According to the 2011 Census, Ghiot has a total population of about 290, with approximately 148 males and 142 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 25 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 141 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 80.69%, with male literacy at about 85.14% and female literacy near 76.06%. There are around 61 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghiot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghiot

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

Nearby Villages of Ghiot

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghiot