Ghantigala - Chikhali, Dungarpur

Ghantigala is a village situated in the Chikhali tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from Simalwara and around 62 km from Dungarpur. Punawara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghantigala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghantigala is 098347. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.08 hectares and falls under the 314030 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Ghantigala

According to the 2011 Census, Ghantigala village had a total population of 897 people, including 468 males and 429 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.49%, with male literacy at 69.81% and female literacy at 39.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 894.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghantigala

Ghantigala 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 Ghantigala

Ghantigala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungarpur, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Ghantigala is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Ghantigala is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghantigala

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

Health Facilities in Ghantigala

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

FAQs about Ghantigala