Ghatodi - Pusad, Yavatmal

Ghatodi is a village situated in the Pusad tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusad and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Ghatodi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatodi is 542779. The village covers a total geographical area of 683 hectares and falls under the 445204 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Ghatodi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatodi village had a total population of 687 people, including 351 males and 336 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.36%, with male literacy at 90.85% and female literacy at 60.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 390.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatodi

Ghatodi 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 Ghatodi

Ghatodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanhargaon Naka, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Ghatodi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Ghatodi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatodi

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

Health Facilities in Ghatodi

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

FAQs about Ghatodi