Ghotka Village
Ghotka is a revenue village in Loha taluka, Nanded district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 1,766 in 370 households (Census 2011).
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1,766 souls. 370 homes.
Loha taluka, Nanded district, Maharashtra.
Ghotka today
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹7,000APMC Loha · 13 Nov 2026
- Cotton₹9,100Naigaon(Kuntur) · 13 Nov 2026
- Green Gram(Moong)(Whole)₹8,850APMC Loha · 13 Nov 2026
Ghotka at a glance
Ghotka is a mid-sized village of Loha taluka: 1,766 people in 370 households (Census 2011), 43rd of its 123 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 57.5%, below Nanded district's 72.7% (Loha taluka: 73.0%), while the sex ratio was 893 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 946. It falls under Ghotka gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 431708. The village covers 1,079 hectares — about 10.8 km², or roughly 164 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Hanmantwadi, about 1.1 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Loha Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 13 self-help groups with 136 members (2019-20) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 467 m above sea level At Ghotka's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Ghotka is in the Ghotka (घोटका) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Ghotka
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Ghotka compares
By population, Ghotka ranks #43 of 123 inhabited villages in Loha taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Ghotka ranks
| Ranked by | Ghotka | In Nanded district | In Maharashtra | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 1,766 | 453 of 1,466 | 10,387 of 40,209 (tied)above 74% | 1,246 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 370 | 440 of 1,466 (tied) | 10,697 of 40,209 (tied)above 73% | 256 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 57.6% | 1,436 of 1,466 | 37,861 of 40,209 (tied)above 6% | 72.5% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 893 per 1,000 males | 1,281 of 1,463 (tied) | 34,100 of 40,152 (tied)above 15% | 948 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.77 per household | 861 of 1,466 (tied) | 14,833 of 40,209 (tied)above 62% | 4.90 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 163.7 per km² | 1,106 of 1,460 | 24,237 of 39,529 (tied)above 39% | 235.0 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 56.1% | 404 of 1,466 (tied) | 15,233 of 40,209 (tied)above 62% | 52.1% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Ghotka
In Nanded district
- Undri P.M.Mukhed, Nanded1,584 people · 63.9% literate · 913 per 1,000 · 4.77 per householdCompare →
- ChondiLoha, Nanded2,007 people · 61.3% literate · 879 per 1,000 · 4.42 per householdCompare →
- DatalaKandhar, Nanded2,224 people · 59.8% literate · 917 per 1,000 · 5.10 per householdCompare →
- JirgaMukhed, Nanded2,062 people · 60.5% literate · 920 per 1,000 · 5.19 per householdCompare →
- NarnaliKandhar, Nanded1,468 people · 64.1% literate · 927 per 1,000 · 4.83 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Maharashtra
- Ozar Kh.Jamner, Jalgaon1,953 people · 57.6% literate · 905 per 1,000 · 4.97 per householdCompare →
- ParatwadiPartur, Jalna2,055 people · 56.0% literate · 910 per 1,000 · 4.82 per householdCompare →
- GangaramwadiAmbad, Jalna1,564 people · 58.5% literate · 905 per 1,000 · 4.98 per householdCompare →
- MadkaniShahade, Nandurbar1,779 people · 56.3% literate · 909 per 1,000 · 5.03 per householdCompare →
- MulgaonAmbarnath, Thane2,121 people · 61.4% literate · 894 per 1,000 · 4.90 per householdCompare →
Compare Ghotka with any village in India →
Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Ghotka had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 431708
Other villages in Loha taluka
View all 153 →Ghotka — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Maharashtra's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,766Census 2011
- Male / female
- 933 / 833
- Households
- 370
- People per home
- 4.8
- Literacy rate
- 57.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 991
- Work participation
- 56.1%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Ghotka on the map
Ghotka · 18.7754° N, 77.0672° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Ghotka's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
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Write a postNearest services to Ghotka
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Ghotka's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeDongargaon Branch Post Office · 2.8 km (straight line) · PIN 431708 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpNone within 25 km
- Hospital / PHCPHC Kurla · 6.7 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Ghotka
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- PHC Kurla · Primary health centre6.7 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Land records · official portal for Maharashtra
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- 7/12 (Satbara), 8A, property card
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Essential services & places near Ghotka
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Ghotka's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices779 in Nanded district
Post office · 2.8 km away (straight line)
Post office · 5.2 km away (straight line)
Post office · 5.3 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics321 in Nanded district
Primary / community health centre · 6.7 km away (straight line)
Kurul, Kurula
Primary / community health centre · 11 km away (straight line)
Latur-Nanded Highway, Near Police Station, Malakoli
- SubCentre, Panshevadi
Primary / community health centre · 13 km away (straight line)
Panshevadi
Schools & anganwadis11 in Nanded district
Colleges & universities14 in Nanded district
- Shri Shivaji Highschool, Kandhar.
Coaching / training institute · 17 km away (straight line)
- Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University
University · 60 km away (straight line)
- Dayanand College of Commerce
University · 68 km away (straight line)
Police & fire stations1 in Nanded district
Revenue & panchayat offices3 in Nanded district
- Office Of District Collector, Parbhani
District Collectorate · 62 km away (straight line)
- Collector Office
District Collectorate · 68 km away (straight line)
- Collector Office
District Collectorate · 69 km away (straight line)
Government offices6 in Nanded district
Court · 17 km away (straight line)
Kandhar
- RTO Office Udgir
RTO / transport office · 43 km away (straight line)
- District & Additional Sessions Court, Udgir
Court · 43 km away (straight line)
Temples28 in Nanded district
Mosques1 in Nanded district
Other places of worship7 in Nanded district
Transport51 in Nanded district
- Kandhar Bus Stop
Bus station · 16 km away (straight line)
- Chakur
Railway station · 37 km away (straight line)
- Latur Road
Railway station · 38 km away (straight line)
Agriculture services2 in Nanded district
Community places11 in Nanded district
All places in Loha taluka (34) →Places of worship in Ghotka →Suggest a missing place
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People often ask about Ghotka
Where is Ghotka located?
Ghotka is a village in Loha taluka of Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Ghotka in?
Ghotka is in Nanded district of Maharashtra.
Which gram panchayat does Ghotka belong to?
Ghotka comes under the Ghotka gram panchayat.
How is Ghotka written in the local script?
Ghotka is written घोटका.
What is the pincode of Ghotka?
The pincode of Ghotka, Loha, Nanded is 431708.
What is the population of Ghotka?
As per the 2011 Census, Ghotka had a population of 1,766 (933 males and 833 females).
How many households are there in Ghotka?
Ghotka had 370 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Ghotka?
Ghotka covers about 1,079 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Ghotka?
The literacy rate of Ghotka was 57.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Ghotka?
Ghotka had 893 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghotka in?
Ghotka is in the Latur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Ghotka?
Dr. Kalge Shivaji Bandappa (Indian National Congress) won the Latur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Ghotka, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Ghotka in?
Ghotka is in the Loha assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Ghotka?
Prataprao Patil Chikhalikar (Nationalist Congress Party) won the Loha assembly seat, which includes Ghotka, in 2024.
Which development block is Ghotka in?
Ghotka is in the Loha development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Ghotka?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ghotka is 545314 and its Census 2011 village code is 545314.
Which villages are near Ghotka?
Villages near Ghotka include Hanmantwadi (1.1 km), Dongargaon (3.0 km), Wahad (3.5 km), Mohija (3.5 km), Kadamachiwadi (4.8 km).
What is the population of Ghotka in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Ghotka's Census 2011 population of 1,766 by Maharashtra's official RGI projection (+15.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 2,030 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Ghotka?
The sarpanch of Ghotka has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Ghotka?
- Hospital
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading
Last 30 days (10 Oct 2026 – 8 Nov 2026): 2.3 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.
Long-term district average for November: 16.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Nanded district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | APMC Loha | 6,900 | 7,001 | 7,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cotton | APMC Kinwat | 8,700 | 8,920 | 8,870 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cotton · Varalaxmi | Naigaon(Kuntur) | 9,000 | 9,200 | 9,100 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) · Green (Whole) | APMC Loha | 8,850 | 10,900 | 8,850 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Jowar(Sorghum) | APMC Mudkhed | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Jowar(Sorghum) | APMC Bhokar | 3,150 | 3,350 | 3,250 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Bhokar | 9,200 | 9,600 | 9,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Loha | 9,801 | 10,500 | 10,441 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Ghotka's shops. Best mandi price near Ghotka →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026