Ghatkul - Pombhurna, Chandrapur

Ghatkul is a village situated in the Pombhurna tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pombhurna and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Ghatkul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatkul is 541516. The village covers a total geographical area of 1151.55 hectares and falls under the 442702 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Ghatkul

As per Census 2011, Ghatkul village has a total population of 1,637 people, consisting of 815 males and 822 females. The village has 434 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 959 literate and 678 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatkul

Ghatkul 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 Ghatkul

Ghatkul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kelzar, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Ghatkul is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Ghatkul is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatkul

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

Health Facilities in Ghatkul

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

FAQs about Ghatkul