Ghota Village Overview
Ghota is a village in Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 12 km from Risod tehsil headquarters and around 35 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Ghota village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Ghota village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghota is 531339. The village covers a geographical area of 625.91 hectares. Risod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Ghota
Population & Demographics of Ghota
This section provides population and demographic details of Ghota village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,555 | 824 | 731 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 165 | 76 | 89 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 433 | 218 | 215 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 282 | 145 | 137 |
| Literate Population | 1,121 | 654 | 467 |
| Illiterate Population | 434 | 170 | 264 |
Key population details of Ghota village are given below:
- Ghota village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,555, including approximately 824 males and 731 females, with a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 433 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 282 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Ghota village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.09%.
- There are around 333 households in Ghota village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ghota
Transport facilities help residents of Ghota village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ghota
The following villages are located close to Ghota and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ghota
- Where is Ghota located?
- Ghota village is located in Risod Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ghota?
- Ghota is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Ghota?
- Ghota has a total population of 1,555, including 824 males and 731 females.
- How many households are there in Ghota?
- There are 333 households in Ghota.
- What is the literacy rate in Ghota?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghota is 72.09%. Male literacy is 79.37% and female literacy is 63.89%.