Ghoti - Khairlanji, Balaghat

Ghoti is a village situated in the Khairlanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khairlanji and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Ghoti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoti is 497527. The village covers a total geographical area of 1064.26 hectares and falls under the 481335 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Ghoti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Waraseoni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghoti

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoti village had a total population of 4,456 people, including 2,211 males and 2,245 females, living in 997 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.41%, with male literacy at 83.90% and female literacy at 65.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ghoti

Ghoti is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ghoti

Ghoti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gangajhari, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Ghoti is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Ghoti is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghoti

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghoti village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ghoti

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghoti village are given below:

FAQs about Ghoti