Ghatwara - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Ghatwara is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Chanduphadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatwara is 456246. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.83 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ghatwara

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatwara village had a total population of 763 people, including 412 males and 351 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.96%, with male literacy at 65.20% and female literacy at 29.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatwara

Ghatwara 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 Ghatwara

Ghatwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Burhpura, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Ghatwara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Ghatwara is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatwara

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

Health Facilities in Ghatwara

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

FAQs about Ghatwara