Ghatkhiriya - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Ghatkhiriya is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Saharan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatkhiriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatkhiriya is 454235. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.07 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ghatkhiriya

As per Census 2011, Ghatkhiriya village has a total population of 295 people, consisting of 151 males and 144 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 180 literate and 115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatkhiriya

Ghatkhiriya 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 Ghatkhiriya

Ghatkhiriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Simariatal, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Ghatkhiriya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Ghatkhiriya is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatkhiriya

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

Health Facilities in Ghatkhiriya

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

FAQs about Ghatkhiriya