Indian Village Directory

Ghoghpur Village

Ghoghpur is an inhabited village in Mahishi Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226397, the Census 2011 record lists 8,377 people in 1,618 households and the reported area is 987.27 hectares. The local references include Ghoghepur Gram Panchayat, Mahishi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 32 km.

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Quick answer: Ghoghpur is a village in Mahishi Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226397 and 8,377 people in 1,618 households.
Village Code226397
Population8,377
Households1,618
Area987.27 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa

Key Village Facts

Village
Ghoghpur
Census Village Code
226397
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saharsa
District Census Code
214
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mahishi
Sub-district Census Code
01173
CD Block
Mahishi
Gram Panchayat
Ghoghepur
Households
1,618
Population
8,377
Male Population
4,375
Female Population
4,002
Sex Ratio
914.74
Area
987.27 hectares
Area
9.87 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
852216
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ghoghpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 8,377 people, 987.27 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Ghoghpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSaharsa
BlockMahishi
CD BlockMahishi
Gram PanchayatGHOGHEPUR
  • Ghoghpur falls under Mahishi Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226397.
  • The record lists 8,377 people living in 1,618 households.
  • The reported village area is 987.27 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density848.5 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.18 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.94%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghoghpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 226397, Ghoghepur Gram Panchayat and Mahishi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01173
Village Census Code
226397
CD Block Code
0161
Gram Panchayat Code
0011
CD Block Name
Mahishi
Gram Panchayat Name
Ghoghepur

Location and Distance

Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Ghoghpur, about 32 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mahishi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Saharsa
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharsa
Distance within State/UT
32 km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
987.27 hectares
Area
9.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 8,377 people in 1,618 households, with 4,375 male residents and 4,002 female residents. The average household size is 5.18, and SC share is 22.94% and ST share is 0% for Ghoghpur. Population density works out to about 848.5 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,618
Total Population
8,377
Male Population
4,375
Female Population
4,002
Sex Ratio
914.74
Average Household Size
5.18
SC Population
1,922
SC Male Population
987
SC Female Population
935
SC Population Share
22.94
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghoghpur list 4 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
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ghoghpur. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
13

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
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
132.23 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghoghpur include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. 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
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghoghpur 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
Weekly Haat
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 Ghoghpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 705.37 hectares and irrigated land is 164.45 hectares (23.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
261.98
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.65 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.27 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
705.37
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
540.92 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
164.45
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
32.22 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghoghpur

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 852216 Saharsa Mahishi Mahisi Mahishi Pathak Tola Mahishi, Saharsa, Bihar, 852216

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 Ghoghpur village located?

Ghoghpur is in Mahishi Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Ghoghpur village in?

Ghoghpur village is in Saharsa district.

Which state is Ghoghpur village in?

Ghoghpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ghoghpur under?

Ghoghpur comes under Mahishi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghoghpur?

The Census village code of Ghoghpur is 226397.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ghoghpur under?

Ghoghpur is listed under GHOGHEPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mahishi.

What is the population of Ghoghpur village?

The village record lists 8,377 people and 1,618 households for Ghoghpur.

How many households are in Ghoghpur village?

The village record lists 1,618 households for Ghoghpur.

What is the male and female population of Ghoghpur?

The record lists 4,375 male residents and 4,002 female residents for Ghoghpur.

What is the sex ratio of Ghoghpur village?

The sex ratio of Ghoghpur is 914.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghoghpur village?

The reported geographical area of Ghoghpur is 987.27 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghoghpur village?

The approximate population density of Ghoghpur is 848.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghoghpur?

The nearest town listed for Ghoghpur is Saharsa, about 32 km away.

How far is Ghoghpur from the district headquarters?

Ghoghpur is about 32 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghoghpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghoghpur is about 8 km from Mahishi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghoghpur?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Ghoghpur.

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

For Ghoghpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 705.37 hectares and irrigated land is 164.45 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghoghpur. These records include 1 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.