Ghogia - Mashrakh, Saran

Ghogia is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Gangauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghogia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghogia is 232859. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 841417 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Ghogia

According to the 2011 Census, Ghogia village had a total population of 3,665 people, including 1,936 males and 1,729 females, living in 581 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.55%, with male literacy at 85.48% and female literacy at 68.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 984, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghogia

Ghogia 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 Ghogia

Ghogia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Masrakh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Ghogia is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Ghogia is about 38 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 Ghogia

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

Health Facilities in Ghogia

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

FAQs about Ghogia