Ghatra - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Ghatra is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Ghatra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatra is 457399. The village covers a total geographical area of 1310.17 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Barigarh is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ghatra

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatra village had a total population of 2,117 people, including 1,133 males and 984 females, living in 468 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.41%, with male literacy at 71.81% and female literacy at 55.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatra

Ghatra 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 Ghatra

Ghatra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kabrai, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chhatarpur to Ghatra is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatra

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

Health Facilities in Ghatra

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

FAQs about Ghatra