Ghatika

Ghatika is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.5km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Ghatika village. As per 2009 stats, Gurail is the gram panchayat of Ghatika village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghatika unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Ghatika’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ghatika

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghatika is 311572. The village spans a total geographical area of 215.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Ghatika village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghatika village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghatika

Population of Ghatika

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatika has a total population of about 1,318, with approximately 674 males and 644 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 191 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 714 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 430. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.28%, with male literacy at about 53.26% and female literacy near 38.98%. There are around 306 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghatika's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghatika

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghatika. As per the 2011 stats, Ghatika had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ghatika

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghatika helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghatika.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghatika