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

As per Census 2011, Gothada village has a total population of 1,031 people, consisting of 516 males and 515 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 558 literate and 473 illiterate residents. Additionally, 192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,031516515
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1648381
Scheduled Castes (SC)19289103
Literate Population558351207
Illiterate Population473165308

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MundlaWest2.13 km
BandwaSouth2.73 km
Manya KhediNorth-West2.75 km
UniEast2.86 km
BorwanaSouth-East3.00 km
Rafu KhediNorth-East3.06 km
Gondi DharamsiNorth3.14 km
KamaliyaSouth-West3.39 km
SujanpuraNorth-West3.66 km
JujharpuraWest3.67 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gothada

Where is Gothada located?

Gothada village is located in Jaora Tehsil, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gothada?

The Gram Panchayat of Gothada is Gotdha.

What is the pincode of Gothada?

The pincode of Gothada is 457336.

What is the population of Gothada?

Gothada has a total population of 1,031, including 516 males and 515 females.

How many households are there in Gothada?

There are 221 households in Gothada.

What is the literacy rate in Gothada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gothada is 54.12%. Male literacy is 68.02% and female literacy is 40.19%.