Indian Village Directory

Ghoghsan Village

Ghoghsan is an inhabited village in Simri Bakhtiarpur Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226607, the Census 2011 record lists 4,365 people in 857 households and the reported area is 407.67 hectares. The local references include Ghoghsam Gram Panchayat, Simri Bakhtiarpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 30 km.

In short:

Ghoghsan is a village in Simri Bakhtiarpur Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226607 and 4,365 people in 857 households.

Village Code226607
Population4,365
Households857
Area407.67 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa

Detailed village profile

Ghoghsan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,365 people, 407.67 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Ghoghsan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Saharsa
CD Block Simri Bakhtiarpur
Gram Panchayat GHOGHSAM
  • Ghoghsan falls under Simri Bakhtiarpur Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226607.
  • The record lists 4,365 people living in 857 households.
  • The reported village area is 407.67 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 Village Facts

Village
Ghoghsan
Census Village Code
226607
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saharsa
District Census Code
214
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Simri Bakhtiarpur
Sub-district Census Code
01178
CD Block
Simri Bakhtiarpur
Gram Panchayat
Ghoghsam
Households
857
Population
4,365
Male Population
2,320
Female Population
2,045
Sex Ratio
881.47
Area
407.67 hectares
Area
4.08 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
852106
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 1,070.72 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.09 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.72% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 58.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghoghsan in the official administrative record. Census village code 226607, Ghoghsam Gram Panchayat and Simri Bakhtiarpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01178
Village Census Code
226607
CD Block Code
0166
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Simri Bakhtiarpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Ghoghsam

Location and Distance

Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Ghoghsan, about 30 km away. Saharsa 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
Simri Bakhtiarpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Saharsa
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharsa
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
407.67 hectares
Area
4.08 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,365 people in 857 households, with 2,320 male residents and 2,045 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 7.72% and ST share is 0% for Ghoghsan. Population density works out to about 1,070.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
857
Total Population
4,365
Male Population
2,320
Female Population
2,045
Sex Ratio
881.47
Average Household Size
5.09
SC Population
337
SC Male Population
171
SC Female Population
166
SC Population Share
7.72
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghoghsan 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 Ghoghsan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
55.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghoghsan include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghoghsan include 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ghoghsan is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghoghsan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 94.22 hectares and irrigated land is 55.1 hectares (58.5% 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
67.68
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
165.27 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
80.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
94.22
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39.12 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
55.1

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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghoghsan

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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 852106 Saharsa Mahishi Mahisi Rajanpur, Karanpur Road, Mahishi Rajanpur, Karanpur Road, Mahishi, Saharsa, Bihar, 852106
State Bank of India ATM 852106 Saharsa No Block Bhatkhoura Saharsa Shankarpur Via - Chapraon Dist : Saharsa, Saharsa, Bihar, 852106

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 Ghoghsan village located?

Ghoghsan is in Simri Bakhtiarpur Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Ghoghsan village in?

Ghoghsan village is in Saharsa district.

Which state is Ghoghsan village in?

Ghoghsan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ghoghsan under?

Ghoghsan comes under Simri Bakhtiarpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghoghsan?

The Census village code of Ghoghsan is 226607.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ghoghsan under?

Ghoghsan is listed under GHOGHSAM Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Simri Bakhtiarpur.

What is the population of Ghoghsan village?

The village record lists 4,365 people and 857 households for Ghoghsan.

How many households are in Ghoghsan village?

The village record lists 857 households for Ghoghsan.

What is the male and female population of Ghoghsan?

The record lists 2,320 male residents and 2,045 female residents for Ghoghsan.

What is the sex ratio of Ghoghsan village?

The sex ratio of Ghoghsan is 881.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghoghsan village?

The reported geographical area of Ghoghsan is 407.67 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghoghsan village?

The approximate population density of Ghoghsan is 1,070.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghoghsan?

The nearest town listed for Ghoghsan is Saharsa, about 30 km away.

How far is Ghoghsan from the district headquarters?

Ghoghsan is about 30 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghoghsan from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghoghsan is about 30 km from Simri Bakhtiarpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghoghsan?

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

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

For Ghoghsan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 94.22 hectares and irrigated land is 55.1 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghoghsan. 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.