Ghati - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Ghati is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Ghati village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghati is 538640. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.71 hectares and falls under the 441217 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Ghati

According to the 2011 Census, Ghati village had a total population of 1,272 people, including 647 males and 625 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.93%, with male literacy at 95.83% and female literacy at 79.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 410.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghati

Ghati 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 Ghati

Ghati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Ghati is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Ghati is about 58 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 Ghati

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

Health Facilities in Ghati

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

FAQs about Ghati