Ghatwa - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Ghatwa is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from Karchhana and around 25 km from Allahabad. Ghatwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatwa is 162398. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.66 hectares and falls under the 212301 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ghatwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karchhana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghatwa

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatwa village had a total population of 2,616 people, including 1,375 males and 1,241 females, living in 453 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.61%, with male literacy at 82.68% and female literacy at 60.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,007.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatwa

Ghatwa 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 Ghatwa

Public transport in the Ghatwa is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karchana, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Ghatwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Ghatwa is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatwa

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

Health Facilities in Ghatwa

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

FAQs about Ghatwa