About Ghatol

Ghatol is a village and tehsil headquarters in the Banswara district of Rajasthan, India. It is situated approximately 28 kilometers north of Banswara, the district headquarters, and is accessible via public and private bus services. The nearest railway station is over 10 kilometers away. Ghatol serves as a gram panchayat and is part of the Ghatol tehsil, which encompasses several other villages, including Savniya, Padal Bari, and Padal Chotti.

The village falls under the postal code 327023. The region is characterized by its tribal population, predominantly the Bhils, and is part of the Vagad region of southern Rajasthan. The local language is Vagri. Ghatol's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with a significant portion of the population engaged in farming and related activities. The village has a total of 2,927 households.

The village is part of the Ghatol Vidhan Sabha constituency, which, along with other constituencies from the Banswara and Dungarpur districts, forms the Banswara Lok Sabha constituency. Ghatol's demographic profile includes a significant proportion of Scheduled Tribes (44.91%) and Scheduled Castes (12.81%). The village has a higher sex ratio (964 females per 1,000 males) compared to the state average of 928. However, the child sex ratio stands at 849, which is lower than the state average of 888.

The village is part of the Mahi River basin, with the Mahi River flowing north through the district. The region's flora includes teak forests, and its fauna comprises various wildlife species such as leopards and chinkaras. Ghatol's cultural and social landscape is deeply influenced by its tribal heritage, with traditional practices and languages playing a significant role in the daily lives of its residents.