Ghoghara - Bilha, Bilaspur

Ghoghara is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Ghoghara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoghara is 439005. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.04 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Ghoghara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungeli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghoghara

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoghara village had a total population of 773 people, including 376 males and 397 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.34%, with male literacy at 73.27% and female literacy at 45.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghoghara

Ghoghara 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 Ghoghara

Ghoghara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Ghoghara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Ghoghara is about 36 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 Ghoghara

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

Health Facilities in Ghoghara

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

FAQs about Ghoghara