Ghatang - Chikhaldara, Amravati

Ghatang is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Bhulori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatang is 531654. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 444807 pincode. Chikhaldara is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Ghatang

As per Census 2011, Ghatang village has a total population of 237 people, consisting of 119 males and 118 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 75 illiterate residents. Additionally, 156 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatang

Ghatang 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 Ghatang

Ghatang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhaldara to Ghatang is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Ghatang is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatang

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

Health Facilities in Ghatang

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

FAQs about Ghatang