Ghatbori - Mehkar, Buldhana

Ghatbori is a village situated in the Mehkar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from Mehkar and around 96 km from Buldana. Ghatbori village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatbori is 529010. The village covers a total geographical area of 1536.2 hectares and falls under the 443301 pincode. Mehkar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ghatbori

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatbori village had a total population of 4,437 people, including 2,267 males and 2,170 females, living in 922 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.73%, with male literacy at 88.95% and female literacy at 70.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 850, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 398.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatbori

Ghatbori 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 Ghatbori

Ghatbori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehkar to Ghatbori is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Ghatbori is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatbori

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

Health Facilities in Ghatbori

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

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