Gothada - Jaora, Ratlam

Gothada is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Gotdha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gothada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gothada is 470099. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.24 hectares and falls under the 457336 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gothada

According to the 2011 Census, Gothada village had a total population of 1,031 people, including 516 males and 515 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.36%, with male literacy at 81.06% and female literacy at 47.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192.

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

Nearby Villages of Gothada

Gothada 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 Gothada

Gothada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhodhar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Gothada is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Gothada is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gothada

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

Health Facilities in Gothada

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

FAQs about Gothada