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

As per Census 2011, Ghaghra village has a total population of 687 people, consisting of 324 males and 363 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 1,120 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 347 literate and 340 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 589 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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, 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