Ghoghra - Banda, Sagar

Ghoghra is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Ghoghra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoghra is 460306. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.37 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Ghoghra

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoghra village had a total population of 2,147 people, including 1,125 males and 1,022 females, living in 491 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.74%, with male literacy at 76.90% and female literacy at 55.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 448, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghoghra

Ghoghra 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 Ghoghra

Ghoghra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patharia, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Ghoghra is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghoghra

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

Health Facilities in Ghoghra

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

FAQs about Ghoghra