Ghoghasiya - Jobat, Alirajpur

Ghoghasiya is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Ghoghasiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoghasiya is 505069. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.85 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ghoghasiya

As per Census 2011, Ghoghasiya village has a total population of 529 people, consisting of 242 males and 287 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 1,185 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 149 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 529 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population529242287
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1325874
Scheduled Tribes (ST)529242287
Literate Population1498663
Illiterate Population380156224

Nearby Villages of Ghoghasiya

Ghoghasiya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SemlayaSouth2.09 km
JaliNorth-West2.31 km
ChagdiWest2.41 km
PaneriSouth-East2.77 km
KhutajaNorth-East3.05 km
UbgariNorth-West3.43 km
Chhoti JhiriNorth3.61 km
Kali KhetarEast3.67 km
BadagudaWest3.88 km
KandaSouth4.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghoghasiya

Public transport in the Ghoghasiya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Ghoghasiya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Ghoghasiya is about 27 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 Ghoghasiya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghoghasiya 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 Ghoghasiya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghoghasiya 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghoghasiya

Where is Ghoghasiya located?

Ghoghasiya village is located in Jobat Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghoghasiya?

Ghoghasiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghoghasiya?

The pincode of Ghoghasiya is 457990.

What is the population of Ghoghasiya?

Ghoghasiya has a total population of 529, including 242 males and 287 females.

How many households are there in Ghoghasiya?

There are 76 households in Ghoghasiya.

What is the literacy rate in Ghoghasiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghoghasiya is 28.17%. Male literacy is 35.54% and female literacy is 21.95%.