Ghotad - Sagwara, Dungarpur

Ghotad is a village situated in the Sagwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagwara and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Ghotad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghotad is 098039. The village covers a total geographical area of 776 hectares and falls under the 314027 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ghotad

As per Census 2011, Ghotad village has a total population of 2,720 people, consisting of 1,342 males and 1,378 females. The village has 562 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 414 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,528 literate and 1,192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,551 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghotad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghotad

Ghotad 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 Ghotad

Ghotad 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 Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Ghotad is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Ghotad is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghotad

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

Health Facilities in Ghotad

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

FAQs about Ghotad