Ghatwa

Ghatwa is a village located in Thikri tehsil of Barwani district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Thikri (tehsildar office) and 51km away from district headquarter Barwani. As per 2009 stats, Ghatwa village is also a gram panchayat.

Ghatwa has its own place in the vibrant Barwani region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Ghatwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghatwa is 478243. The village spans a total geographical area of 516.84 hectares. Anjad is nearest town to Ghatwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

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

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Population of Ghatwa

Below is a concise population overview of Ghatwa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,485 1,353 1,132
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 325 163 162
Scheduled Castes (SC) 979 488 491
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 510 261 249
Literate Population 1,474 921 553
Illiterate Population 1,011 432 579

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Ghatwa village:

  • The total population of Ghatwa village is around 2,485, including approximately 1,353 males and 1,132 females, with a sex ratio of 836 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 325 children aged 0–6 years in Ghatwa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Ghatwa village has 979 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 510 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Ghatwa village is about 59.32%, with male literacy at 68.07% and female literacy at 48.85%.
  • There are around 589 households in Ghatwa village.

Connectivity of Ghatwa

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available

Nearby Villages of Ghatwa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghatwa

Where is Ghatwa located?
Ghatwa village is situated in Thikri Tehsil, within the Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghatwa?
Ghatwa serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Ghatwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ghatwa is 2,485, with 1,353 males and 1,132 females.
How many households are there in Ghatwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Ghatwa village has a total of 589 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ghatwa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ghatwa is 59.32%. The male literacy rate is 68.07%, while the female literacy rate is 48.85%.