Ghoghar - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Ghoghar is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Dhelua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghoghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoghar is 384214. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ghoghar

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoghar village had a total population of 1,690 people, including 833 males and 857 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.58%, with male literacy at 73.66% and female literacy at 49.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,286.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghoghar

Ghoghar 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 Ghoghar

Ghoghar 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 Kanshbahal, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Ghoghar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ghoghar is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghoghar

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

Health Facilities in Ghoghar

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

FAQs about Ghoghar