Gatara - Prithvipur, Niwari

Gatara is a village situated in the Prithvipur tehsil of Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from Prithvipur and around 54 km from Tikamgarh. Madiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gatara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatara is 456625. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.36 hectares and falls under the 472336 pincode. Prithvipur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Gatara

According to the 2011 Census, Gatara village had a total population of 371 people, including 192 males and 179 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.41%, with male literacy at 36.25% and female literacy at 26.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Gatara

Gatara 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 Gatara

Gatara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babina, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Prithvipur to Gatara is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Gatara is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gatara

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

Health Facilities in Gatara

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

FAQs about Gatara