Ghorkati - Kotar, Satna

Ghorkati is a village situated in the Kotar tehsil of Satna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Satna. Adharwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghorkati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorkati is 464153. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.53 hectares and falls under the 485227 pincode. Kotar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ghorkati

As per Census 2011, Ghorkati village has a total population of 414 people, consisting of 213 males and 201 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 233 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 167 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population414213201
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633231
Scheduled Castes (SC)1145757
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1677988
Literate Population23313895
Illiterate Population18175106

Nearby Villages of Ghorkati

Ghorkati 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)
BamhauriSouth-West1.43 km
BachhouraNorth-East1.68 km
AndharwarWest1.80 km
LakhanwahSouth-East1.87 km
GhorkatNorth2.30 km
TihaiSouth-West2.45 km
UdakaEast2.79 km
BhatgawanNorth-West2.79 km
UmariSouth-West3.41 km
Karhi KalanEast3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghorkati

Ghorkati is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaitwar, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotar to Ghorkati is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satna to Ghorkati is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghorkati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ghorkati

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghorkati 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 Ghorkati

Where is Ghorkati located?

Ghorkati village is located in Kotar Tehsil, Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghorkati?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghorkati is Adharwar.

What is the pincode of Ghorkati?

The pincode of Ghorkati is 485227.

What is the population of Ghorkati?

Ghorkati has a total population of 414, including 213 males and 201 females.

How many households are there in Ghorkati?

There are 87 households in Ghorkati.

What is the literacy rate in Ghorkati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghorkati is 56.28%. Male literacy is 64.79% and female literacy is 47.26%.