Ghagra

Ghagra is a village located in Bandgaon subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 51km away from sub-district headquarter Bandgaon (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Otar is the gram panchayat of Ghagra village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghagra unique in its vibrant Bandgaon-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Ghagra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ghagra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghagra is 377236. The village spans a total geographical area of 143 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833101. Chakrdharpur is nearest town to Ghagra village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Ghagra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghagra

Population of Ghagra

According to the 2011 Census, Ghagra has a total population of about 281, with approximately 137 males and 144 females. The sex ratio is around 1051 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 235. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.23%, with male literacy at about 68.61% and female literacy near 44.44%. There are around 59 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghagra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghagra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghagra. As per the 2011 stats, Ghagra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ghagra

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghagra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghagra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghagra