Ghagra - Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda, Dhanbad

Ghagra is a village situated in the Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chirkunda and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Ghaghra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghagra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghagra is 361950. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 828205 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Ghagra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nirsa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghagra

According to the 2011 Census, Ghagra village had a total population of 1,156 people, including 611 males and 545 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.03%, with male literacy at 83.27% and female literacy at 57.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghagra

Ghagra 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 Ghagra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ghagra. The nearest railway station is Thapar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Ghagra is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghagra

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

Health Facilities in Ghagra

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

FAQs about Ghagra