Ghatiya - Bichhiya, Mandla

Ghatiya is a village situated in the Bichhiya tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhiya and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Manga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatiya is 493203. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.48 hectares and falls under the 481998 pincode. Bamhani is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Ghatiya

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatiya village had a total population of 599 people, including 308 males and 291 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.60%, with male literacy at 89.38% and female literacy at 71.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatiya

Ghatiya 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 Ghatiya

Ghatiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Limarua, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bamhani to Ghatiya is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Ghatiya is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatiya

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

Health Facilities in Ghatiya

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

FAQs about Ghatiya