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

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoghar village had a total population of 4,676 people, including 2,328 males and 2,348 females, living in 993 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.34%, with male literacy at 74.39% and female literacy at 54.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,768.

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

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