Ghagra
About Ghagra
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Ghagra village is 309640. Ghagra village is located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Ghagra village. As per 2009 stats, Sitgram is the gram panchayat of Ghagra village.
The total geographical area of village is 242.79 hectares. Ghagra has a total population of 1,578 peoples, out of which male population is 817 while female population is 761. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 931 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of ghagra village is 52.98% out of which 59.85% males and 45.60% females are literate. There are about 306 houses in ghagra village. Pincode of ghagra village locality is 733134.
When it comes to administration, Ghagra village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Ghagra village comes under Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Raigang is nearest town to ghagra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.
Google Map of Ghagra
Population of Ghagra
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,578 | 817 | 761 |
| Literate Population | 836 | 489 | 347 |
| Illiterate Population | 742 | 328 | 414 |
Connectivity of Ghagra
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |