Ghatgara - Badnawar, Dhar

Ghatgara is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Ghatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatgara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatgara is 474397. The village covers a total geographical area of 833.72 hectares and falls under the 454660 pincode. Badnawar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ghatgara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghatgara

As per Census 2011, Ghatgara village has a total population of 1,996 people, consisting of 976 males and 1,020 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,327 literate and 669 illiterate residents. Additionally, 542 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 306 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghatgara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghatgara

Ghatgara 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 Ghatgara

Ghatgara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnawar to Ghatgara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Ghatgara is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatgara

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

Health Facilities in Ghatgara

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

FAQs about Ghatgara