Indian Village Directory

Ghaghra Village

Ghaghra is an inhabited village in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 375341, the Census 2011 record lists 1,026 people in 209 households and the reported area is 787.5 hectares. The local references include Birbanki Gram Panchayat, Erki(tamar II) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 92 km.

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Quick answer: Ghaghra is a village in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 375341 and 1,026 people in 209 households.
Village Code375341
Population1,026
Households209
Area787.5 hectares
Nearest TownRanchi

Key Village Facts

Village
Ghaghra
Census Village Code
375341
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Khunti
District Census Code
365
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Erki(tamar II)
Sub-district Census Code
02705
CD Block
Erki(tamar II)
Gram Panchayat
Birbanki
Households
209
Population
1,026
Male Population
501
Female Population
525
Sex Ratio
1,047.9
Area
787.5 hectares
Area
7.88 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Nearest Town Distance
92 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835216
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ghaghra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,026 people, 787.5 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Ghaghra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKhunti
Sub-districtErki(tamar II)
CD BlockErki(Tamar II)
Gram PanchayatBIRBANKI
  • Ghaghra falls under Erki(tamar II) Sub-district in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 375341.
  • The record lists 1,026 people living in 209 households.
  • The reported village area is 787.5 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
  • 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 Density130.29 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.91 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.19%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share94.44%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghaghra in the official administrative record. Census village code 375341, Birbanki Gram Panchayat and Erki(tamar II) CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
365
Sub-district Census Code
02705
Village Census Code
375341
CD Block Code
0211
CD Block Name
Erki(tamar II)
Gram Panchayat Name
Birbanki

Location and Distance

Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Ghaghra, about 92 km away. Khunti is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Erki (Tamar II)
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Khunti
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Khunti
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
52 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Town
92 km
Total Geographical Area
787.5 hectares
Area
7.88 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,026 people in 209 households, with 501 male residents and 525 female residents. The average household size is 4.91, and SC share is 0.19% and ST share is 94.44% for Ghaghra. Population density works out to about 130.29 people per sq km.

Total Households
209
Total Population
1,026
Male Population
501
Female Population
525
Sex Ratio
1,047.9
Average Household Size
4.91
SC Population
2
SC Male Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.19
ST Population
969
ST Male Population
470
ST Female Population
499
ST Population Share
94.44
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghaghra 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 Ghaghra 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
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
144.63 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghaghra 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
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other 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 Ghaghra include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghaghra show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah, net sown area is 226.77 hectares and irrigated land is 9.45 hectares (4.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Lah
Forest Area In Hectares
223.84 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
192.26
Net Area Sown In Hectares
226.77
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
209.87 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
9.45
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
9.45 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghaghra

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 40%
Union Bank of India 2 40%
Punjab National Bank 1 20%

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 835216 Khunti Khunti Khunti (Np) Automobiles, Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand-835216 Pnb Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
State Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Brambe Chowk Imam Manzil Building Brambe Chowk Imam Manzil Building, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
Union Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Main Road Murhu Murhu Branch Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
State Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Khata No. 38, P, Ot No.483, Near Sbi, Murhu, Khunti, Khata No. 38, P, Ot No.483, Near Sbi, Murhu, Khunti, Khunti, Jhark…

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 Ghaghra village located?

Ghaghra is in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Ghaghra village in?

Ghaghra village is in Khunti district.

Which state is Ghaghra village in?

Ghaghra village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Ghaghra under?

Ghaghra comes under Erki(tamar II) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghaghra?

The Census village code of Ghaghra is 375341.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ghaghra under?

Ghaghra is listed under BIRBANKI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Erki(Tamar II).

What is the population of Ghaghra village?

The village record lists 1,026 people and 209 households for Ghaghra.

How many households are in Ghaghra village?

The village record lists 209 households for Ghaghra.

What is the male and female population of Ghaghra?

The record lists 501 male residents and 525 female residents for Ghaghra.

What is the sex ratio of Ghaghra village?

The sex ratio of Ghaghra is 1,047.9 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghaghra village?

The reported geographical area of Ghaghra is 787.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghaghra village?

The approximate population density of Ghaghra is 130.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghaghra?

The nearest town listed for Ghaghra is Ranchi, about 92 km away.

How far is Ghaghra from the district headquarters?

Ghaghra is about 52 km from Khunti, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghaghra from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghaghra is about 22 km from Erki (Tamar II), the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghaghra?

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

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

For Ghaghra, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah, net sown area is 226.77 hectares and irrigated land is 9.45 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghaghra. 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.