Ghatampur - Chunar, Mirzapur

Ghatampur is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Ghatmpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatampur is 212639. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.64 hectares and falls under the 231301 pincode. Ahraura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ghatampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Marihan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghatampur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatampur village had a total population of 1,522 people, including 773 males and 749 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.49%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 55.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatampur

Ghatampur 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 Ghatampur

Ghatampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahraura to Ghatampur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Ghatampur is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatampur

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

Health Facilities in Ghatampur

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

FAQs about Ghatampur