Ghogara - Tirora, Gondia

Ghogara is a village situated in the Tirora tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Tirora and around 47 km from Gondiya. Ghogra serves as the Village Panchayat for Ghogara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghogara is 537582. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.86 hectares and falls under the 441911 pincode. Tirora is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Ghogara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghogara

According to the 2011 Census, Ghogara village had a total population of 1,597 people, including 823 males and 774 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.22%, with male literacy at 86.86% and female literacy at 64.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 929, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghogara

Ghogara 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 Ghogara

Ghogara 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 Mundikota, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirora to Ghogara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Ghogara is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghogara

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

Health Facilities in Ghogara

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

FAQs about Ghogara