Ghatoli - Aklera, Jhalawar

Ghatoli is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Ghatoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatoli is 104536. The village covers a total geographical area of 1387.58 hectares and falls under the 326039 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ghatoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghatoli

As per Census 2011, Ghatoli village has a total population of 4,878 people, consisting of 2,495 males and 2,383 females. The village has 1,051 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 749 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,492 literate and 2,386 illiterate residents. Additionally, 783 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8782,4952,383
Child Population (0–6 yrs)749381368
Scheduled Castes (SC)783400383
Scheduled Tribes (ST)543024
Literate Population2,4921,618874
Illiterate Population2,3868771,509

Nearby Villages of Ghatoli

Ghatoli 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)
Gordhanpura Near KoliNorth-West1.50 km
Gordhanpura Near JheekariyaSouth-West1.80 km
KoliNorth-West2.37 km
Kherkhera Near Amrit KheriWest2.47 km
JheekariyaSouth-West2.68 km
DurjanpuraNorth-East2.86 km
Sarkhandi KalanEast3.13 km
BhanpuraNorth3.17 km
TodaSouth-West3.53 km
Kohri JharSouth-East3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghatoli

Ghatoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chachaura Binaganj, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Ghatoli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Ghatoli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatoli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghatoli

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

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

FAQs about Ghatoli

Where is Ghatoli located?

Ghatoli village is located in Aklera Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghatoli?

Ghatoli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghatoli?

The pincode of Ghatoli is 326039.

What is the population of Ghatoli?

Ghatoli has a total population of 4,878, including 2,495 males and 2,383 females.

How many households are there in Ghatoli?

There are 1,051 households in Ghatoli.

What is the literacy rate in Ghatoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghatoli is 51.09%. Male literacy is 64.85% and female literacy is 36.68%.