Ghoghara - Gharghoda, Raigarh
Ghoghara is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kudumkela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghoghara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoghara is 434673. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.96 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Ghoghara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dharamjaigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Ghoghara
Ghoghara 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pusalda | North-East | 1.97 km |
| Kosamghat | North-West | 2.48 km |
| Kudumkela | South-West | 2.92 km |
| Nagdarha | North | 4.07 km |
| Saraipali | South-East | 4.39 km |
| Pandaripani Khurd | North-West | 4.74 km |
| Puri | West | 4.76 km |
| Siwar | North-West | 4.78 km |
| Baraud | East | 4.92 km |
| Faguram | South-East | 5.55 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Ghoghara
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ghoghara. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Ghoghara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Ghoghara is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ghoghara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghoghara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Ghoghara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghoghara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Ghoghara
Where is Ghoghara located?
Ghoghara village is located in Gharghoda Tehsil, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghoghara?
The Gram Panchayat of Ghoghara is Kudumkela.
What is the pincode of Ghoghara?
The pincode of Ghoghara is 496111.