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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Ghatampur village has a total population of 1,522 people, consisting of 773 males and 749 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 879 literate and 643 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,522773749
Child Population (0–6 yrs)257137120
Scheduled Castes (SC)703337
Literate Population879528351
Illiterate Population643245398

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MujdihSouth-West1.03 km
KhemaipurSouth1.04 km
AmdahaNorth-East1.12 km
AluhaEast1.37 km
BarbakpurNorth-West1.72 km
FarhadaWest1.79 km
Kauria KalanNorth1.80 km
SurahaEast1.96 km
KudaranSouth1.99 km
Mahua BariNorth-East2.32 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghatampur

Where is Ghatampur located?

Ghatampur village is located in Chunar Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghatampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghatampur is Ghatmpur.

What is the pincode of Ghatampur?

The pincode of Ghatampur is 231301.

What is the population of Ghatampur?

Ghatampur has a total population of 1,522, including 773 males and 749 females.

How many households are there in Ghatampur?

There are 294 households in Ghatampur.

What is the literacy rate in Ghatampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghatampur is 57.75%. Male literacy is 68.31% and female literacy is 46.86%.