Indian Village Directory
Ghagra Village
Ghagra is an inhabited village in Bengabad Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 351570, the Census 2011 record lists 1,157 people in 209 households and the reported area is 270 hectares. The local references include Barkitanr Gram Panchayat, Bengabad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 20 km.
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Quick answer: Ghagra is a village in Bengabad Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 351570 and 1,157 people in 209 households.
Village Code351570
Population1,157
Households209
Area270 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ghagra
- Census Village Code
- 351570
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Giridih
- District Census Code
- 349
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bengabad
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02537
- CD Block
- Bengabad
- Gram Panchayat
- Barkitanr
- Households
- 209
- Population
- 1,157
- Male Population
- 608
- Female Population
- 549
- Sex Ratio
- 902.96
- Area
- 270 hectares
- Area
- 2.7 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 815312
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ghagra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,157 people, 270 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Ghagra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockBengabad
Gram PanchayatBARKITANR
- Ghagra falls under Bengabad Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 351570.
- The record lists 1,157 people living in 209 households.
- The reported village area is 270 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Giridih.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density428.52 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.54 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share27.57%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.35%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghagra in the official administrative record. Census village code 351570, Barkitanr Gram Panchayat and Bengabad CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 349
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02537
- Village Census Code
- 351570
- CD Block Code
- 0043
- CD Block Name
- Bengabad
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Barkitanr
Location and Distance
Giridih is the nearest town listed for Ghagra, about 20 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- District Headquarter
- Giridih
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 20 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Giridih
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Total Geographical Area
- 270 hectares
- Area
- 2.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,157 people in 209 households, with 608 male residents and 549 female residents. The average household size is 5.54, and SC share is 27.57% and ST share is 0.35% for Ghagra. Population density works out to about 428.52 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 209
- Total Population
- 1,157
- Male Population
- 608
- Female Population
- 549
- Sex Ratio
- 902.96
- Average Household Size
- 5.54
- SC Population
- 319
- SC Male Population
- 161
- SC Female Population
- 158
- SC Population Share
- 27.57
- ST Population
- 4
- ST Male Population
- 3
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.35
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ghagra list 1 government primary school 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
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghagra include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 81.48 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ghagra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ghagra 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 ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ghagra is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ghagra show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 30 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 18.12 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 20.1
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 40.1 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 20.1 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 15.1 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 25 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 30.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghagra
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
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
50% |
| CRM |
1 |
50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
1 |
50% |
| Bank of India |
1 |
50% |
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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
815312 |
Giridih |
Bengabad |
Bengabad |
Giridih Madhupur Road Bengabad Chowk Bengabad, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815312 |
| Bank of India |
CRM |
815312 |
Giridih |
Bengabad |
Chhotkikharagdiha |
P.O. Chhotki Kharagdiha, Via Bengabad, Dist.giridih, Jharkhand, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815312 |
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 Ghagra village located?
Ghagra is in Bengabad Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Ghagra village in?
Ghagra village is in Giridih district.
Which state is Ghagra village in?
Ghagra village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Ghagra under?
Ghagra comes under Bengabad Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ghagra?
The Census village code of Ghagra is 351570.
Which Gram Panchayat is Ghagra under?
Ghagra is listed under BARKITANR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bengabad.
What is the population of Ghagra village?
The village record lists 1,157 people and 209 households for Ghagra.
How many households are in Ghagra village?
The village record lists 209 households for Ghagra.
What is the male and female population of Ghagra?
The record lists 608 male residents and 549 female residents for Ghagra.
What is the sex ratio of Ghagra village?
The sex ratio of Ghagra is 902.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ghagra village?
The reported geographical area of Ghagra is 270 hectares.
What is the population density of Ghagra village?
The approximate population density of Ghagra is 428.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ghagra?
The nearest town listed for Ghagra is Giridih, about 20 km away.
How far is Ghagra from the district headquarters?
Ghagra is about 20 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ghagra?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Ghagra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghagra?
For Ghagra, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 30 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ghagra?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghagra. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ghagra.
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.