Ghota - Mangrulpir, Washim

Ghota is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Poghat Ghota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghota is 530756. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.84 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ghota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Washim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghota

According to the 2011 Census, Ghota village had a total population of 671 people, including 356 males and 315 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.18%, with male literacy at 95.83% and female literacy at 88.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghota

Ghota 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 Ghota

Ghota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Ghota is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Ghota is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghota

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

Health Facilities in Ghota

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

FAQs about Ghota