Ghatkana - Sawayajpur, Hardoi

Ghatkana is a village situated in the Sawayajpur tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawayajpur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Ghatkana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatkana is 139865. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.95 hectares and falls under the 241403 pincode. 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawaijpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghatkana

As per Census 2011, Ghatkana village has a total population of 1,630 people, consisting of 885 males and 745 females. The village has 299 households and a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,058 literate and 572 illiterate residents. Additionally, 486 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatkana

Ghatkana 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 Ghatkana

Ghatkana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jasoda, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandi to Ghatkana is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Ghatkana is about 26 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 Ghatkana

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

Health Facilities in Ghatkana

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

FAQs about Ghatkana