Ghagar

Ghagar is a village located in Taldangra subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.6km away from sub-district headquarter Taldangra. Bankura is the district headquarter of Ghagar village. As per 2009 stats, Harmasra is the gram panchayat of Ghagar village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghagar unique in its vibrant Taldangra-Bankura region. You’ll see Ghagar’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 Ghagar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghagar is 328637. The village spans a total geographical area of 110.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722152. Bankura is nearest town to Ghagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghagar 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 Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghagar

Population of Ghagar

According to the 2011 Census, Ghagar has a total population of about 400, with approximately 207 males and 193 females. The sex ratio is around 932 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 39 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 162 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 98. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.75%, with male literacy at about 74.40% and female literacy near 50.26%. There are around 78 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghagar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghagar. As per the 2011 stats, Ghagar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ghagar

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghagar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghagar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghagar