Ghoghra - Pithora, Mahasamund

Ghoghra is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Goghra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghoghra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoghra is 446284. The village covers a total geographical area of 686.19 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Khallari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghoghra

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoghra village had a total population of 1,516 people, including 737 males and 779 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.55%, with male literacy at 84.19% and female literacy at 57.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 374.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ghoghra

Ghoghra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Ghoghra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Ghoghra is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:

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:

FAQs about Ghoghra