Ghatod - Pachpahar, Jhalawar

Ghatod is a village situated in the Pachpahar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachpahar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Ghatod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatod is 104853. The village covers a total geographical area of 949.39 hectares and falls under the 326502 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ghatod 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 Ghatod

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatod village had a total population of 1,944 people, including 996 males and 948 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.97%, with male literacy at 76.00% and female literacy at 40.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatod

Ghatod 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 Ghatod

Ghatod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhuankheri, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Ghatod is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Ghatod is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatod

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

Health Facilities in Ghatod

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

FAQs about Ghatod