Indian Village Directory

Ghaghra Village

Ghaghra is an inhabited village in Pakar Tanr Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376474, the Census 2011 record lists 627 people in 132 households and the reported area is 616 hectares. The local references include Kuruskela Gram Panchayat, Pakar Tanr CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Ghaghra is a village in Pakar Tanr Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376474 and 627 people in 132 households.
Village Code376474
Population627
Households132
Area616 hectares
Nearest TownSimdega

Key Village Facts

Village
Ghaghra
Census Village Code
376474
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pakar Tanr
Sub-district Census Code
02719
CD Block
Pakar Tanr
Gram Panchayat
Kuruskela
Households
132
Population
627
Male Population
337
Female Population
290
Sex Ratio
860.53
Area
616 hectares
Area
6.16 sq km
Nearest Town
Simdega
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835228
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ghaghra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 627 people, 616 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Ghaghra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSimdega
Sub-districtPakar Tanr
CD BlockPakar Tanr
Gram PanchayatKURUSKELA
  • Ghaghra falls under Pakar Tanr Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 376474.
  • The record lists 627 people living in 132 households.
  • The reported village area is 616 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Simdega.
  • 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 Density101.79 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.75 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.35%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share46.41%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share0.7%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 376474, Kuruskela Gram Panchayat and Pakar Tanr CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02719
Village Census Code
376474
CD Block Code
0225
CD Block Name
Pakar Tanr
Gram Panchayat Name
Kuruskela

Location and Distance

Simdega is the nearest town listed for Ghaghra, about 18 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pakar Tanr
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
616 hectares
Area
6.16 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 627 people in 132 households, with 337 male residents and 290 female residents. The average household size is 4.75, and SC share is 3.35% and ST share is 46.41% for Ghaghra. Population density works out to about 101.79 people per sq km.

Total Households
132
Total Population
627
Male Population
337
Female Population
290
Sex Ratio
860.53
Average Household Size
4.75
SC Population
21
SC Male Population
12
SC Female Population
9
SC Population Share
3.35
ST Population
291
ST Male Population
150
ST Female Population
141
ST Population Share
46.41
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

Health Facilities

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

Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghaghra include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
104.79 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.1 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.

Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
State Highway
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 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghaghra show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 29.85 hectares and irrigated land is 0.21 hectares (0.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
260 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
212.35
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.5 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.42 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.35 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.04 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
29.85
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
29.64 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.21
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.11 hectares

Other Available Details

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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
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 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
Canara Bank ATM 835228 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Simdega Shanti Bhawan Hospital, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835228

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 Pakar Tanr Sub-district of Simdega district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Ghaghra village in?

Ghaghra village is in Simdega district.

Which state is Ghaghra village in?

Ghaghra village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Ghaghra under?

Ghaghra comes under Pakar Tanr 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 376474.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ghaghra under?

Ghaghra is listed under KURUSKELA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pakar Tanr.

What is the population of Ghaghra village?

The village record lists 627 people and 132 households for Ghaghra.

How many households are in Ghaghra village?

The village record lists 132 households for Ghaghra.

What is the male and female population of Ghaghra?

The record lists 337 male residents and 290 female residents for Ghaghra.

What is the sex ratio of Ghaghra village?

The sex ratio of Ghaghra is 860.53 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghaghra village?

The reported geographical area of Ghaghra is 616 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghaghra village?

The approximate population density of Ghaghra is 101.79 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 Simdega, about 18 km away.

How far is Ghaghra from the district headquarters?

Ghaghra is about 18 km from Simdega, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghaghra from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghaghra is about 21 km from Pakar Tanr, 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, net sown area is 29.85 hectares and irrigated land is 0.21 hectares.

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

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