Ghaghra - Sakola, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Ghaghra is a village situated in the Sakola tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Pendra and around 112 km from Bilaspur. Ghaghara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghaghra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghaghra is 437628. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.39 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ghaghra

According to the 2011 Census, Ghaghra village had a total population of 687 people, including 324 males and 363 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.45%, with male literacy at 68.42% and female literacy at 47.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 589.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khodri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Ghaghra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Ghaghra is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 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