Ghaghonia - Chhipabarod, Baran

Ghaghonia is a village situated in the Chhipabarod tehsil of Baran district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhipabarod and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Baran. Phool Baroda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghaghonia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghaghonia is 103612. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 325219 pincode. Chhabra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ghaghonia

As per Census 2011, Ghaghonia village has a total population of 491 people, consisting of 254 males and 237 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 162 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population491254237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)622735
Scheduled Castes (SC)1628379
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472126
Literate Population280171109
Illiterate Population21183128

Nearby Villages of Ghaghonia

Ghaghonia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Goru KheriSouth-East2.20 km
MawasaWest2.56 km
Peepalya JageerEast3.12 km
ReenjhariNorth-East3.16 km
SalpuraNorth-West3.43 km
ReenjhaNorth-East3.60 km
KansalEast3.64 km
KohniSouth3.67 km
AmritkheriNorth-West3.98 km
Phool BarodaNorth4.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghaghonia

Ghaghonia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesholi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhabra to Ghaghonia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baran to Ghaghonia is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghaghonia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ghaghonia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ghaghonia

Where is Ghaghonia located?

Ghaghonia village is located in Chhipabarod Tehsil, Baran district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghaghonia?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghaghonia is Phool Baroda.

What is the pincode of Ghaghonia?

The pincode of Ghaghonia is 325219.

What is the population of Ghaghonia?

Ghaghonia has a total population of 491, including 254 males and 237 females.

How many households are there in Ghaghonia?

There are 100 households in Ghaghonia.

What is the literacy rate in Ghaghonia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghaghonia is 57.03%. Male literacy is 67.32% and female literacy is 45.99%.