Ghaghat - Sirdala, Nawada

Ghaghat is a village situated in the Sirdala subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirdala and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Ghaghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghaghat is 258292. The village covers a total geographical area of 1100 hectares and falls under the 805127 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ghaghat

According to the 2011 Census, Ghaghat village had a total population of 5,789 people, including 2,925 males and 2,864 females, living in 750 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.05%, with male literacy at 60.52% and female literacy at 35.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,073, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ghaghat

Ghaghat 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 Ghaghat

Ghaghat 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 Gurpa, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Ghaghat is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Ghaghat is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghaghat

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

Health Facilities in Ghaghat

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

FAQs about Ghaghat