Ghatoda - Sardarpur, Dhar

Ghatoda is a village situated in the Sardarpur tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sardarpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Ghatoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatoda is 474603. The village covers a total geographical area of 667.21 hectares and falls under the 454441 pincode. Sardarpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Ghatoda

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatoda village had a total population of 974 people, including 489 males and 485 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.46%, with male literacy at 71.92% and female literacy at 39.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 399.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population974489485
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1508367
Scheduled Castes (SC)1416576
Scheduled Tribes (ST)399200199
Literate Population457292165
Illiterate Population517197320

Nearby Villages of Ghatoda

Ghatoda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TalondaSouth-West1.41 km
GalondaWest1.86 km
SonyakhediSouth2.00 km
DasaiNorth-East2.53 km
BalodaSouth2.87 km
BharawadaSouth-East3.67 km
BhilgunEast3.99 km
DantoliNorth-West4.17 km
BamankhediNorth-West4.40 km
LedgaonWest4.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghatoda

Ghatoda 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 57.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sardarpur to Ghatoda is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Ghatoda is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ghatoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghatoda

Where is Ghatoda located?

Ghatoda village is located in Sardarpur Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghatoda?

Ghatoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghatoda?

The pincode of Ghatoda is 454441.

What is the population of Ghatoda?

Ghatoda had a total population of 974, including 489 males and 485 females.

How many households are there in Ghatoda?

Ghatoda had 197 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghatoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghatoda was 55.46%. Male literacy was 71.92% and female literacy was 39.47%.