Ghattu - Nokha, Bikaner

Ghattu is a village situated in the Nokha tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Salundiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghattu is 069639. The village covers a total geographical area of 2674.37 hectares and falls under the 334801 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ghattu

According to the 2011 Census, Ghattu village had a total population of 3,148 people, including 1,646 males and 1,502 females, living in 407 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.66%, with male literacy at 61.37% and female literacy at 38.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 643.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghattu

Ghattu 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 Ghattu

Ghattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Surpura, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nokha to Ghattu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Ghattu is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghattu

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

Health Facilities in Ghattu

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

FAQs about Ghattu