Ghutas - Bichhiya, Mandla

Ghutas is a village situated in the Bichhiya tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhiya and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Ghutas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghutas is 493352. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.57 hectares and falls under the 481995 pincode. Bichhiya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ghutas

According to the 2011 Census, Ghutas village had a total population of 1,526 people, including 775 males and 751 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.49%, with male literacy at 91.10% and female literacy at 79.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 568.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,526775751
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21011298
Scheduled Castes (SC)1236459
Scheduled Tribes (ST)568280288
Literate Population1,125604521
Illiterate Population401171230

Nearby Villages of Ghutas

Ghutas 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)
DoobaNorth1.76 km
SindhoriWest1.97 km
Mudiya Richka Ryt.North-East2.67 km
Kewlari KalanSouth-East2.71 km
HarrabhatSouth-West2.78 km
Aurai (orai)North2.98 km
GopisaniWest3.09 km
BijaNorth-West3.62 km
BhadaSouth-East4.00 km
Barrai Ryt.North-West4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghutas

Ghutas 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 86.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bichhiya to Ghutas is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Ghutas is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghutas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghutas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ghutas

Where is Ghutas located?

Ghutas village is located in Bichhiya Tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ghutas?

Ghutas is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghutas?

The pincode of Ghutas is 481995.

What is the population of Ghutas?

Ghutas had a total population of 1,526, including 775 males and 751 females.

How many households are there in Ghutas?

Ghutas had 360 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghutas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghutas was 85.49%. Male literacy was 91.10% and female literacy was 79.79%.