Ghoghar - Bagicha, Jashpur

Ghoghar is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Ghoghar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoghar is 433715. The village covers a total geographical area of 3130.82 hectares and falls under the 496223 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ghoghar

As per Census 2011, Ghoghar village has a total population of 4,676 people, consisting of 2,328 males and 2,348 females. The village has 993 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 691 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,564 literate and 2,112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3,768 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghoghar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghoghar

Ghoghar 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 Ghoghar

Ghoghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Ghoghar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Ghoghar is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghoghar

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

Health Facilities in Ghoghar

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

FAQs about Ghoghar