Ghoghra Village - Poundi-Uproda, Korba
Ghoghra is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Kuteshar Nogoi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghoghra village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoghra is 436062. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.42 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Ghoghra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Ghoghra
Ghoghra 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Amaldiha | South-East | 1.13 km |
| Pondi Gosai | North-West | 1.62 km |
| Panchdhar | South-West | 1.84 km |
| Nagoi Kuteser | South-East | 2.85 km |
| Tuman | West | 3.08 km |
| Dumarmuda | South | 3.25 km |
| Putuwa | North-West | 3.50 km |
| Barbaspur | West | 4.43 km |
| Chhewdhara | West | 4.90 km |
| Bankheta | North-West | 5.55 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Ghoghra
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ghoghra. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Ghoghra is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Ghoghra is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ghoghra
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghoghra village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Ghoghra
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghoghra village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Ghoghra
Where is Ghoghra located?
Ghoghra village is located in Poundi-Uproda Tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghoghra?
The Gram Panchayat of Ghoghra is Kuteshar Nogoi.
What is the pincode of Ghoghra?
The pincode of Ghoghra is 495445.