Ghoti - Ghatanji, Yavatmal

Ghoti is a village situated in the Ghatanji tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatanji and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Ghoti village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoti is 543322. The village covers a total geographical area of 1741.82 hectares and falls under the 445301 pincode. Ghatanji is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ghoti

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoti village had a total population of 2,899 people, including 1,491 males and 1,408 females, living in 677 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.88%, with male literacy at 87.17% and female literacy at 70.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,294.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,8991,4911,408
Child Population (0–6 yrs)404236168
Scheduled Castes (SC)784137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,294662632
Literate Population1,9681,094874
Illiterate Population931397534

Nearby Villages of Ghoti

Ghoti 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ManjariSouth1.95 km
IrulSouth-West2.69 km
KopriNorth-West2.81 km
BodadiEast2.82 km
Zari (vidhi)South3.08 km
UndarniNorth-East3.42 km
Koli Bk.North3.86 km
Kawtha Kh.West3.91 km
RatnapurSouth-West4.20 km
ManusdhariSouth4.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghoti

Ghoti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambari, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatanji to Ghoti is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Ghoti is about 56 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 Ghoti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghoti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghoti

Where is Ghoti located?

Ghoti village is located in Ghatanji Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Ghoti?

Ghoti is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghoti?

The pincode of Ghoti is 445301.

What is the population of Ghoti?

Ghoti had a total population of 2,899, including 1,491 males and 1,408 females.

How many households are there in Ghoti?

Ghoti had 677 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghoti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghoti was 78.88%. Male literacy was 87.17% and female literacy was 70.48%.