Indian Village Directory

Ghorakhar Village

Ghorakhar is an inhabited village in Kharagpur Block of Munger district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 242993, the Census 2011 record lists 682 people in 155 households and the reported area is 195 hectares. The local references include Bahira Gram Panchayat, Kharagpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 10 km.

In short:

Ghorakhar is a village in Kharagpur Block, Munger district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 242993 and 682 people in 155 households.

Village Code242993
Population682
Households155
Area195 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Detailed village profile

Ghorakhar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 682 people, 195 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Ghorakhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Munger
Block Kharagpur
CD Block Kharagpur
Gram Panchayat Bahira
  • Ghorakhar falls under Kharagpur Block in Munger district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 242993.
  • The record lists 682 people living in 155 households.
  • The reported village area is 195 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kharagpur.
  • 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
Ghorakhar
Census Village Code
242993
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Munger
District Census Code
226
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kharagpur
Sub-district Census Code
01360
CD Block
Kharagpur
Gram Panchayat
Bahira
Households
155
Population
682
Male Population
359
Female Population
323
Sex Ratio
899.72
Area
195 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
811213
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 349.74 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.4 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.49% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 49.27% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 71.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghorakhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 242993, Bahira Gram Panchayat and Kharagpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
226
Sub-district Census Code
01360
Village Census Code
242993
CD Block Code
0348
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Kharagpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Bahira

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Ghorakhar, about 10 km away. Munger is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kharagpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Munger
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kharagpur
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
195 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 682 people in 155 households, with 359 male residents and 323 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 2.49% and ST share is 49.27% for Ghorakhar. Population density works out to about 349.74 people per sq km.

Total Households
155
Total Population
682
Male Population
359
Female Population
323
Sex Ratio
899.72
Average Household Size
4.4
SC Population
17
SC Male Population
7
SC Female Population
10
SC Population Share
2.49
ST Population
336
ST Male Population
179
ST Female Population
157
ST Population Share
49.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghorakhar list 1 government primary 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
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghorakhar include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
12.16 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghorakhar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghorakhar include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ghorakhar is reported as 7 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghorakhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 115.18 hectares and irrigated land is 82.16 hectares (71.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
62.22 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.94
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.33 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.68 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.65 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
115.18
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
33.02 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
82.16
Canals Area In Hectares
70 hectares

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 Ghorakhar

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Uco Bank 1 33%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 811213 Munger Kharagpur Kharagpur (Np) Kharagpur Kharagpur, Munger, Bihar, 811213
State Bank of India ATM 811213 Munger Kharagpur Kharagpur (Np) Goshala Road Goshala Market, Munger, Bihar, 811213
Uco Bank ATM 811213 Munger Kharagpur Kharagpur (Np) On State Highway Near Bus Stand West Azimganj, Munger, Bihar, 811213

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 Ghorakhar village located?

Ghorakhar is in Kharagpur Block of Munger district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Ghorakhar village in?

Ghorakhar village is in Munger district.

Which state is Ghorakhar village in?

Ghorakhar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ghorakhar under?

Ghorakhar comes under Kharagpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghorakhar?

The Census village code of Ghorakhar is 242993.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ghorakhar under?

Ghorakhar is listed under Bahira Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kharagpur.

What is the population of Ghorakhar village?

The village record lists 682 people and 155 households for Ghorakhar.

How many households are in Ghorakhar village?

The village record lists 155 households for Ghorakhar.

What is the male and female population of Ghorakhar?

The record lists 359 male residents and 323 female residents for Ghorakhar.

What is the sex ratio of Ghorakhar village?

The sex ratio of Ghorakhar is 899.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghorakhar village?

The reported geographical area of Ghorakhar is 195 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghorakhar village?

The approximate population density of Ghorakhar is 349.74 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghorakhar?

The nearest town listed for Ghorakhar is Kharagpur, about 10 km away.

How far is Ghorakhar from the district headquarters?

Ghorakhar is about 30 km from Munger, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghorakhar from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghorakhar is about 10 km from Kharagpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghorakhar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ghorakhar.

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

For Ghorakhar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 115.18 hectares and irrigated land is 82.16 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghorakhar. These records include 3 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.