Ghattor - Labpur, Birbhum

Ghattor is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 32.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Labpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghattor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghattor is 317539. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.59 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Saithia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Ghattor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghattor

According to the 2011 Census, Ghattor village had a total population of 1,483 people, including 761 males and 722 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.24%, with male literacy at 78.69% and female literacy at 69.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghattor

Ghattor 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 Ghattor

Ghattor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saithia to Ghattor is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ghattor is about 32.2 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 Ghattor

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

Health Facilities in Ghattor

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

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