Ghoghara - Hatta, Damoh

Ghoghara is a village situated in the Hatta tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatta and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Ghoghra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghoghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoghara is 461687. The village covers a total geographical area of 1045.22 hectares and falls under the 470775 pincode. Hatta is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Ghoghara

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoghara village had a total population of 846 people, including 422 males and 424 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.39%, with male literacy at 27.50% and female literacy at 29.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 713.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghoghara

Ghoghara 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 Ghoghara

Ghoghara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hatta to Ghoghara is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Ghoghara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghoghara

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

Health Facilities in Ghoghara

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

FAQs about Ghoghara