Ghatul

Ghatul is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.4km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Ghatul village. As per 2009 stats, Gurail is the gram panchayat of Ghatul village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghatul unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Ghatul’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 Ghatul

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghatul is 311563. The village spans a total geographical area of 103.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Ghatul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghatul 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 Ghatul

Population of Ghatul

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatul has a total population of about 416, with approximately 206 males and 210 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 294 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 120. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.71%, with male literacy at about 51.94% and female literacy near 37.62%. There are around 101 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghatul's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghatul

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatul

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghatul