Indian Village Directory

Ghosna Village

Ghosna is an inhabited village in Simdega Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376437, the Census 2011 record lists 388 people in 87 households and the reported area is 144 hectares. The local references include Bara Barpani Gram Panchayat, Simdega CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 10 km.

In short:

Ghosna is a village in Simdega Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376437 and 388 people in 87 households.

Village Code376437
Population388
Households87
Area144 hectares
Nearest TownSimdega

Detailed village profile

Ghosna at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 388 people, 144 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Ghosna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Simdega
Sub-district Simdega
CD Block Simdega
Gram Panchayat BARA BARPANI
  • Ghosna falls under Simdega Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 376437.
  • The record lists 388 people living in 87 households.
  • The reported village area is 144 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

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Ghosna
Census Village Code
376437
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Simdega
Sub-district Census Code
02718
CD Block
Simdega
Gram Panchayat
Bara Barpani
Households
87
Population
388
Male Population
188
Female Population
200
Sex Ratio
1,063.83
Area
144 hectares
Area
1.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Simdega
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835228
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 269.44 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.46 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 32.47% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 66.75% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghosna in the official administrative record. Census village code 376437, Bara Barpani Gram Panchayat and Simdega CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02718
Village Census Code
376437
CD Block Code
0224
CD Block Name
Simdega
Gram Panchayat Name
Bara Barpani

Location and Distance

Simdega is the nearest town listed for Ghosna, about 10 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
144 hectares
Area
1.44 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 388 people in 87 households, with 188 male residents and 200 female residents. The average household size is 4.46, and SC share is 32.47% and ST share is 66.75% for Ghosna. Population density works out to about 269.44 people per sq km.

Total Households
87
Total Population
388
Male Population
188
Female Population
200
Sex Ratio
1,063.83
Average Household Size
4.46
SC Population
126
SC Male Population
62
SC Female Population
64
SC Population Share
32.47
ST Population
259
ST Male Population
124
ST Female Population
135
ST Population Share
66.75
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghosna list 2 government primary schools. 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghosna 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.82 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghosna include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghosna include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
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 Ghosna is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghosna show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 52.53 hectares and irrigated land is 0.87 hectares (1.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
48.26 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.78
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.76 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.26 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15.63 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14.16 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
52.53
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
51.66 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.87
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.37 hectares

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 Ghosna

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
5–10 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, district and local admin area

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 Ghosna village located?

Ghosna is in Simdega Sub-district of Simdega district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Ghosna village in?

Ghosna village is in Simdega district.

Which state is Ghosna village in?

Ghosna village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Ghosna under?

Ghosna comes under Simdega Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghosna?

The Census village code of Ghosna is 376437.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ghosna under?

Ghosna is listed under BARA BARPANI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Simdega.

What is the population of Ghosna village?

The village record lists 388 people and 87 households for Ghosna.

How many households are in Ghosna village?

The village record lists 87 households for Ghosna.

What is the male and female population of Ghosna?

The record lists 188 male residents and 200 female residents for Ghosna.

What is the sex ratio of Ghosna village?

The sex ratio of Ghosna is 1,063.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghosna village?

The reported geographical area of Ghosna is 144 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghosna village?

The approximate population density of Ghosna is 269.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghosna?

The nearest town listed for Ghosna is Simdega, about 10 km away.

How far is Ghosna from the district headquarters?

Ghosna is about 8 km from Simdega, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghosna from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghosna is about 10 km from Simdega, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghosna?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Ghosna.

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

For Ghosna, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 52.53 hectares and irrigated land is 0.87 hectares.

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

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