Ghaton

Ghaton is a village located in Renuka tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 76km away from district headquarter Sangrah. Sangrah is the sub-district headquarter of Ghaton village. As per 2009 stats, Dana Ghaton is the gram panchayat of Ghaton village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghaton unique in its vibrant Renuka-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Ghaton’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 Ghaton

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghaton is 022997. The village spans a total geographical area of 1299 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173023. Nahan is nearest town to Ghaton village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Ghaton

Population of Ghaton

According to the 2011 Census, Ghaton has a total population of about 863, with approximately 464 males and 399 females. The sex ratio is around 859 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 147 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 540 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 55.62%, with male literacy at about 64.01% and female literacy near 45.86%. There are around 126 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghaton's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghaton

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

Nearby Villages of Ghaton

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghaton