Ghodathal - Petlawad, Jhabua

Ghodathal is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Bani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghodathal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghodathal is 504374. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.99 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ghodathal

According to the 2011 Census, Ghodathal village had a total population of 433 people, including 200 males and 233 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,165 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.34%, with male literacy at 54.25% and female literacy at 39.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 421.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghodathal

Ghodathal 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 Ghodathal

Ghodathal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Ghodathal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Ghodathal is about 32 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 Ghodathal

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

Health Facilities in Ghodathal

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

FAQs about Ghodathal