Ghatual Village Overview
Ghatual is a village in Nanda Kumar tehsil of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Nanda Kumar is the tehsil headquarters, while Tamluk is the district headquarters for Ghatual village. As per available records (2009), Byabattarhatpurba is the Gram Panchayat for Ghatual village.
The sections below provide essential information about Ghatual village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatual is 344700. The village covers a geographical area of 65.21 hectares and has a pincode of 721648. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Location Map of Ghatual
Population & Demographics of Ghatual
This section provides population and demographic details of Ghatual village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 794 | 409 | 385 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 91 | 52 | 39 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 573 | 314 | 259 |
| Illiterate Population | 221 | 95 | 126 |
Key population details of Ghatual village are given below:
- Ghatual village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 794, including approximately 409 males and 385 females, with a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Ghatual village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.17%.
- There are around 189 households in Ghatual village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ghatual
Transport facilities help residents of Ghatual village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ghatual
The following villages are located close to Ghatual and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ghatual
- Where is Ghatual located?
- Ghatual village is located in Nanda Kumar Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ghatual?
- The Gram Panchayat of Ghatual is Byabattarhatpurba (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Ghatual?
- The pincode of Ghatual is 721648.
- What is the population of Ghatual?
- Ghatual has a total population of 794, including 409 males and 385 females.
- How many households are there in Ghatual?
- There are 189 households in Ghatual.
- What is the literacy rate in Ghatual?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghatual is 72.17%. Male literacy is 76.77% and female literacy is 67.27%.