Ghaghara - Kharsia, Raigarh

Ghaghara is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Ghaghara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghaghara is 435215. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.18 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ghaghara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kharsia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghaghara

According to the 2011 Census, Ghaghara village had a total population of 1,354 people, including 661 males and 693 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.55%, with male literacy at 82.43% and female literacy at 65.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghaghara

Ghaghara 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 Ghaghara

Ghaghara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Ghaghara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Ghaghara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghaghara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghaghara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ghaghara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghaghara village are given below:

FAQs about Ghaghara