Ghatera - Patan, Jabalpur

Ghatera is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Ghathera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatera is 489390. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.26 hectares and falls under the 483113 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ghatera

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatera village had a total population of 293 people, including 159 males and 134 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 843 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.53%, with male literacy at 79.39% and female literacy at 56.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatera

Ghatera 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 Ghatera

Ghatera 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 Bheraghat, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Ghatera is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Ghatera 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 Ghatera

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

Health Facilities in Ghatera

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

FAQs about Ghatera