Gheghara
Gheghara is a village located in Chhatargarh tehsil of Bikaner district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Chhatargarh (tehsildar office) and 115km away from district headquarter Bikaner. As per 2009 stats, Sansardesar is the gram panchayat of Gheghara village.
Here you can discover what makes Gheghara unique in its vibrant Chhatargarh-Bikaner region. You’ll see Gheghara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Gheghara
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gheghara is 069805. The village spans a total geographical area of 5621 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 334021. Bikaner is nearest town to Gheghara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 115km away.
When it comes to local governance, Gheghara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khajuwala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bikaner Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Gheghara
Population of Gheghara
According to the 2011 Census, Gheghara has a total population of about 726, with approximately 391 males and 335 females. The sex ratio is around 856 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 133 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 251 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.48%, with male literacy at about 56.01% and female literacy near 39.70%. There are around 127 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gheghara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 726 | 391 | 335 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 133 | 71 | 62 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 251 | 140 | 111 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 352 | 219 | 133 |
Illiterate Population | 374 | 172 | 202 |
Connectivity of Gheghara
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gheghara. As per the 2011 stats, Gheghara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gheghara
Knowing the nearby villages of Gheghara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gheghara.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gheghara
- Where is Gheghara located?
- Gheghara village is situated in Chhatargarh Tehsil, within the Bikaner district of Rajasthan, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gheghara?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gheghara is Sansardesar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Gheghara?
- The pincode of Gheghara is 334021, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Gheghara as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gheghara is 726, with 391 males and 335 females.
- How many households are there in Gheghara as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Gheghara village has a total of 127 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Gheghara as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gheghara is 48.48%. The male literacy rate is 56.01%, while the female literacy rate is 39.70%.