Indian Village Directory

Ghagra Village

Ghagra is an inhabited village in Bandgaon Sub-district of Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 377236, the Census 2011 record lists 281 people in 59 households and the reported area is 143 hectares. The local references include Motar Gram Panchayat, Bandgaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chakrdharpur at about 14 km.

In short:

Ghagra is a village in Bandgaon Sub-district, Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 377236 and 281 people in 59 households.

Village Code377236
Population281
Households59
Area143 hectares
Nearest TownChakrdharpur

Detailed village profile

Ghagra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 281 people, 143 hectares of reported area and Chakrdharpur as the nearest town reference for Ghagra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
Sub-district Bandgaon
CD Block Bandgaon
Gram Panchayat MOTAR
  • Ghagra falls under Bandgaon Sub-district in Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 377236.
  • The record lists 281 people living in 59 households.
  • The reported village area is 143 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chakrdharpur.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Ghagra
Census Village Code
377236
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Pashchimi Singhbhum
District Census Code
368
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bandgaon
Sub-district Census Code
02730
CD Block
Bandgaon
Gram Panchayat
Motar
Households
59
Population
281
Male Population
137
Female Population
144
Sex Ratio
1,051.09
Area
143 hectares
Area
1.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Chakrdharpur
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
833101
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 196.5 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.76 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 83.63% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghagra in the official administrative record. Census village code 377236, Motar Gram Panchayat and Bandgaon CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
368
Sub-district Census Code
02730
Village Census Code
377236
CD Block Code
0236
CD Block Name
Bandgaon
Gram Panchayat Name
Motar

Location and Distance

Chakrdharpur is the nearest town listed for Ghagra, about 14 km away. Chaibasa is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bandgaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
51 km
District Headquarter
Chaibasa
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chakradharpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Chakrdharpur
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
143 hectares
Area
1.43 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 281 people in 59 households, with 137 male residents and 144 female residents. The average household size is 4.76, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 83.63% for Ghagra. Population density works out to about 196.5 people per sq km.

Total Households
59
Total Population
281
Male Population
137
Female Population
144
Sex Ratio
1,051.09
Average Household Size
4.76
ST Population
235
ST Male Population
115
ST Female Population
120
ST Population Share
83.63
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.39 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghagra include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghagra show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 55.99 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
78.94 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.68
Net Area Sown In Hectares
55.99
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
55.99 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ghagra village located?

Ghagra is in Bandgaon Sub-district of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Ghagra village in?

Ghagra village is in Pashchimi Singhbhum district.

Which state is Ghagra village in?

Ghagra village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Ghagra under?

Ghagra comes under Bandgaon 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 377236.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ghagra under?

Ghagra is listed under MOTAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bandgaon.

What is the population of Ghagra village?

The village record lists 281 people and 59 households for Ghagra.

How many households are in Ghagra village?

The village record lists 59 households for Ghagra.

What is the male and female population of Ghagra?

The record lists 137 male residents and 144 female residents for Ghagra.

What is the sex ratio of Ghagra village?

The sex ratio of Ghagra is 1,051.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghagra village?

The reported geographical area of Ghagra is 143 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghagra village?

The approximate population density of Ghagra is 196.5 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 Chakrdharpur, about 14 km away.

How far is Ghagra from the district headquarters?

Ghagra is about 35 km from Chaibasa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghagra from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghagra is about 51 km from Bandgaon, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghagra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary 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 55.99 hectares.

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.