Ghatpuri - Khamgaon, Buldhana

Ghatpuri is a village situated in the Khamgaon tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from Khamgaon and around 60 km from Buldana. Ghatpuri village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatpuri is 528814. The village covers a total geographical area of 857.77 hectares and falls under the 444303 pincode. Khamgaon is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Ghatpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatpuri village had a total population of 7,689 people, including 4,107 males and 3,582 females, living in 1,821 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.02%, with male literacy at 94.53% and female literacy at 87.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 885, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatpuri

Ghatpuri 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 Ghatpuri

Ghatpuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jalamb Jn, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khamgaon to Ghatpuri is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Ghatpuri is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatpuri

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

Health Facilities in Ghatpuri

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

FAQs about Ghatpuri