Indian Village Directory

Ghaghri Village

Ghaghri is an inhabited village in Raniganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221749, the Census 2011 record lists 6,203 people in 1,312 households and the reported area is 686 hectares. The local references include Ghaghri Gram Panchayat, Raniganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 25 km.

In short:

Ghaghri is a village in Raniganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221749 and 6,203 people in 1,312 households.

Village Code221749
Population6,203
Households1,312
Area686 hectares
Nearest TownAraria

Detailed village profile

Ghaghri at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,203 people, 686 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Ghaghri, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Araria
Block Raniganj
CD Block Raniganj
Gram Panchayat Ghaghri
  • Ghaghri falls under Raniganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221749.
  • The record lists 6,203 people living in 1,312 households.
  • The reported village area is 686 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Ghaghri
Census Village Code
221749
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Raniganj
Sub-district Census Code
01115
CD Block
Raniganj
Gram Panchayat
Ghaghri
Households
1,312
Population
6,203
Male Population
3,245
Female Population
2,958
Sex Ratio
911.56
Area
686 hectares
Area
6.86 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 904.23 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.73 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 33.58% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 7.19% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 40.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghaghri in the official administrative record. Census village code 221749, Ghaghri Gram Panchayat and Raniganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01115
Village Census Code
221749
CD Block Code
0103
Gram Panchayat Code
0014
CD Block Name
Raniganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Ghaghri

Location and Distance

Araria is the nearest town listed for Ghaghri, about 25 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Raniganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
686 hectares
Area
6.86 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,203 people in 1,312 households, with 3,245 male residents and 2,958 female residents. The average household size is 4.73, and SC share is 33.58% and ST share is 7.19% for Ghaghri. Population density works out to about 904.23 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,312
Total Population
6,203
Male Population
3,245
Female Population
2,958
Sex Ratio
911.56
Average Household Size
4.73
SC Population
2,083
SC Male Population
1,106
SC Female Population
977
SC Population Share
33.58
ST Population
446
ST Male Population
236
ST Female Population
210
ST Population Share
7.19
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghaghri list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghaghri include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
218.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghaghri include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghaghri include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghaghri show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 543.6 hectares and irrigated land is 218.2 hectares (40.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
44.1
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
98.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
543.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
325.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
218.2

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghaghri

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 8 80%
CRM 2 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 5 50%
Punjab National Bank 2 20%
Canara Bank 1 10%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 10%
State Bank of India 1 10%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 854312 Araria Raniganj Hansa S H 76 Bank of Baroda Dak Bangla Chauraha, Hansa, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Canara Bank ATM 854334 Araria Raniganj Raniganj 0 Near Indian Oil Petrol Pump Raniganj, Araria, Bihar, 854334
Punjab National Bank ATM 854312 Araria Raniganj Rupauli State -Bihar At.-Rupauli, P.O.-Rajokhar, Araria, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Bank of Baroda ATM 854312 Araria Raniganj Bausi Raniganj Main Road Bausi Bazar, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Bank of Baroda ATM 854312 Araria Raniganj Basaithi Basaiti, Teh.raniganj 854312, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Bank of Baroda ATM 854334 Araria Raniganj Bistaria Bistoria, Teh.raniganj 854334, Araria, Bihar, 854334
Bank of Baroda ATM 854334 Araria Raniganj Jogta Meryganj VILL Jagta, Araria, Bihar, 854334
Punjab National Bank ATM 854334 Araria Raniganj Raniganj Raniganj Near New Petrol Pump Near New Petrol Pump, Araria, Bihar, 854334

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ghaghri village located?

Ghaghri is in Raniganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Ghaghri village in?

Ghaghri village is in Araria district.

Which state is Ghaghri village in?

Ghaghri village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ghaghri under?

Ghaghri comes under Raniganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghaghri?

The Census village code of Ghaghri is 221749.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ghaghri under?

Ghaghri is listed under Ghaghri Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Raniganj.

What is the population of Ghaghri village?

The village record lists 6,203 people and 1,312 households for Ghaghri.

How many households are in Ghaghri village?

The village record lists 1,312 households for Ghaghri.

What is the male and female population of Ghaghri?

The record lists 3,245 male residents and 2,958 female residents for Ghaghri.

What is the sex ratio of Ghaghri village?

The sex ratio of Ghaghri is 911.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghaghri village?

The reported geographical area of Ghaghri is 686 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghaghri village?

The approximate population density of Ghaghri is 904.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghaghri?

The nearest town listed for Ghaghri is Araria, about 25 km away.

How far is Ghaghri from the district headquarters?

Ghaghri is about 25 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghaghri from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghaghri is about 20 km from Raniganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghaghri?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Ghaghri.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghaghri?

For Ghaghri, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 543.6 hectares and irrigated land is 218.2 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ghaghri?

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghaghri. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.