Ghatu

Ghatu is a village located in Diamond Harbour I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.3km away from sub-district headquarter Diamond Harbour (tehsildar office) and 36.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Mashat is the gram panchayat of Ghatu village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghatu unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Ghatu’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 Ghatu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghatu is 334351. The village spans a total geographical area of 44.25 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743332. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Ghatu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghatu 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 Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghatu

Population of Ghatu

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatu has a total population of about 571, with approximately 303 males and 268 females. The sex ratio is around 884 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 84 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.58%, with male literacy at about 79.21% and female literacy near 60.82%. There are around 133 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghatu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghatu

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghatu