Ghaghra

Ghaghra is a Town and Subdivision in Gumla District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Ghaghra Block (CD) is 02707. Total area of ghaghra subdivision is 538 km² including 522.19 km² rural area and 15.91 km² urban area. Ghaghra subdivision has a population of 1,14,399 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,580 while rural population is 1,05,819. Ghaghra has a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females for every 1,000 males. Ghaghra subdivision has a population density of 212.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 20,262 houses in the sub-district, including 1,729 urban houses and 18,533 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 47.04% population of ghaghra subdivision is literate, out of which 55.95% males and 38.15% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ghaghra Subdivision

Ghaghra Subdivision has a total of 120 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Ghaghra Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Ghaghra Subdivision

The population profile of Ghaghra Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Ghaghra's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ghaghra Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.