Ghatkana Village Overview
Ghatkana is a village in Sawayajpur tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It lies about 26 km from Sawayajpur tehsil headquarters and around 26 km from Hardoi district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Ghatkana village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Ghatkana village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatkana is 139865. The village covers a geographical area of 251.95 hectares. Sandi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Ghatkana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawaijpur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Ghatkana
Population & Demographics of Ghatkana
This section provides population and demographic details of Ghatkana village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,630 | 885 | 745 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 245 | 121 | 124 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 486 | 248 | 238 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,058 | 646 | 412 |
| Illiterate Population | 572 | 239 | 333 |
Key population details of Ghatkana village are given below:
- Ghatkana village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,630, including approximately 885 males and 745 females, with a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 486 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Ghatkana village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.91%.
- There are around 299 households in Ghatkana village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ghatkana
Transport facilities help residents of Ghatkana village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ghatkana
The following villages are located close to Ghatkana and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ghatkana
- Where is Ghatkana located?
- Ghatkana village is located in Sawayajpur Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ghatkana?
- Ghatkana is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Ghatkana?
- Ghatkana has a total population of 1,630, including 885 males and 745 females.
- How many households are there in Ghatkana?
- There are 299 households in Ghatkana.
- What is the literacy rate in Ghatkana?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghatkana is 64.91%. Male literacy is 72.99% and female literacy is 55.30%.