Ghatghar

Ghatghar is a village located in Akola tehsil of Ahmadnagar district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 65km away from sub-district headquarter Akola (tehsildar office) and 187km away from district headquarter Ahmadnagar. As per 2009 stats, Ghatghar village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Ghatghar unique in its vibrant Akola-Ahmadnagar region. You’ll see Ghatghar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ghatghar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghatghar is 557148. The village spans a total geographical area of 2216 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 422604. Igatpuri is nearest town to Ghatghar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 77km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghatghar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Akole Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghatghar

Population of Ghatghar

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatghar has a total population of about 1,176, with approximately 588 males and 588 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 186 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 16 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 859. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.14%, with male literacy at about 46.60% and female literacy near 25.68%. There are around 197 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghatghar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghatghar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghatghar. As per the 2011 stats, Ghatghar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ghatghar

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghatghar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghatghar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghatghar