Ghatvadya - Kasrawad, Khargone (West Nimar)

Ghatvadya is a village situated in the Kasrawad tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasrawad and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Bhoinda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatvadya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatvadya is 477086. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.2 hectares and falls under the 451447 pincode. Kasrawad is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Ghatvadya

As per Census 2011, Ghatvadya village has a total population of 199 people, consisting of 105 males and 94 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 56 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population19910594
Child Population (0–6 yrs)341519
Scheduled Castes (SC)1467769
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261313
Literate Population563917
Illiterate Population1436677

Nearby Villages of Ghatvadya

Ghatvadya 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)
KaramatpuraSouth1.88 km
RadkotSouth-West2.30 km
KathoraNorth2.86 km
NandgaonWest3.24 km
GulatiNorth-East3.63 km
AbhaliSouth3.86 km
KapalyakhediSouth-West3.88 km
BhoindaSouth-East3.89 km
BhatbadyaEast4.36 km
FatyapurNorth-West4.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghatvadya

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Ghatvadya. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasrawad to Ghatvadya is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Ghatvadya is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatvadya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ghatvadya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Ghatvadya

Where is Ghatvadya located?

Ghatvadya village is located in Kasrawad Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghatvadya?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghatvadya is Bhoinda.

What is the pincode of Ghatvadya?

The pincode of Ghatvadya is 451447.

What is the population of Ghatvadya?

Ghatvadya has a total population of 199, including 105 males and 94 females.

How many households are there in Ghatvadya?

There are 34 households in Ghatvadya.

What is the literacy rate in Ghatvadya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghatvadya is 28.14%. Male literacy is 37.14% and female literacy is 18.09%.