Ghoghra - Jama, Dumka

Ghoghra is a village situated in the Jama subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Chigalpahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghoghra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoghra is 371781. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.5 hectares and falls under the 814110 pincode.

Ghoghra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghoghra

As per Census 2011, Ghoghra village has a total population of 188 people, consisting of 98 males and 90 females. The village has 38 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 130 literate and 58 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghoghra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1889890
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351322
Literate Population1307951
Illiterate Population581939

Nearby Villages of Ghoghra

Ghoghra is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Ghoghra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ghoghra. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Ghoghra.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Ghoghra is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ghoghra

Where is Ghoghra located?

Ghoghra village is located in Jama Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghoghra?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghoghra is Chigalpahari.

What is the pincode of Ghoghra?

The pincode of Ghoghra is 814110.

What is the population of Ghoghra?

Ghoghra has a total population of 188, including 98 males and 90 females.

How many households are there in Ghoghra?

There are 38 households in Ghoghra.

What is the literacy rate in Ghoghra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghoghra is 69.15%. Male literacy is 80.61% and female literacy is 56.67%.