Ghoghara

Ghoghara is a village located in Baramkela tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Baramkela (tehsildar office) and 77km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Ghoghara village is also a gram panchayat.

Ghoghara has its own place in the vibrant Raigarh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Ghoghara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghoghara is 435791. The village spans a total geographical area of 228.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496551. Sohela (odisa) is nearest town to Ghoghara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghoghara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sarangarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Ghoghara

Below is a concise population overview of Ghoghara as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 400 218 182
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 50 31 19
Scheduled Castes (SC) 42 21 21
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 191 109 82
Literate Population 246 149 97
Illiterate Population 154 69 85

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Ghoghara village:

  • The total population of Ghoghara village is around 400, including approximately 218 males and 182 females, with a sex ratio of 834 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 50 children aged 0–6 years in Ghoghara village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Ghoghara village has 42 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 191 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Ghoghara village is about 61.50%, with male literacy at 68.35% and female literacy at 53.30%.
  • There are around 113 households in Ghoghara village.

Connectivity of Ghoghara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghoghara. As per the 2011 stats, Ghoghara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Ghoghara

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghoghara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghoghara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghoghara

Where is Ghoghara located?
Ghoghara village is situated in Baramkela Tehsil, within the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghoghara?
Ghoghara serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Ghoghara?
The pincode of Ghoghara is 496551, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Ghoghara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ghoghara is 400, with 218 males and 182 females.
How many households are there in Ghoghara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Ghoghara village has a total of 113 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ghoghara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ghoghara is 61.50%. The male literacy rate is 68.35%, while the female literacy rate is 53.30%.