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.

Ghatika has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Ghatika

Below is a concise population overview of Ghatika as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Ghatika village:

• The total population of Ghatika village is around 1,318, including approximately 674 males and 644 females, with a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 191 children aged 0–6 years in Ghatika village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Ghatika village has 714 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 430 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Ghatika village is about 46.28%, with male literacy at 53.26% and female literacy at 38.98%.
• There are around 306 households in Ghatika village.

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.

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