Ghota - Risod, Washim

Ghota is a village situated in the Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Risod and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Ghota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghota is 531339. The village covers a total geographical area of 625.91 hectares and falls under the 444504 pincode. Risod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ghota

According to the 2011 Census, Ghota village had a total population of 1,555 people, including 824 males and 731 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.65%, with male literacy at 87.43% and female literacy at 72.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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 Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Risod to Ghota is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Ghota is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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