Ghughara - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Ghughara is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Dharampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghughara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghughara is 489775. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.84 hectares and falls under the 482003 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ghughara

As per Census 2011, Ghughara village has a total population of 630 people, consisting of 316 males and 314 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 350 illiterate residents. Additionally, 327 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghughara

Ghughara 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 Ghughara

Ghughara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Ghughara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Ghughara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghughara

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

Health Facilities in Ghughara

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

FAQs about Ghughara