Ghaghra - Bakhri, Begusarai

Ghaghra is a village situated in the Bakhri subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bakhri and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Ghaghra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghaghra is 238211. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 848201 pincode. Bakhri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ghaghra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghaghra

As per Census 2011, Ghaghra village has a total population of 5,280 people, consisting of 2,740 males and 2,540 females. The village has 1,165 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,085 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,386 literate and 2,894 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghaghra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghaghra

Ghaghra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ghaghra

Ghaghra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salauna, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bakhri to Ghaghra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Ghaghra is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghaghra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghaghra village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ghaghra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghaghra village are given below:

FAQs about Ghaghra