Indian Village Directory

Ghagra Village

Ghagra is an inhabited village in Raiganj Block of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 309640, the Census 2011 record lists 1,578 people in 306 households and the reported area is 242.79 hectares. The local references include Raiganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raigang at about 13 km.

In short:

Ghagra is a village in Raiganj Block, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 309640 and 1,578 people in 306 households.

Village Code309640
Population1,578
Households306
Area242.79 hectares
Nearest TownRaigang

Detailed village profile

Ghagra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,578 people, 242.79 hectares of reported area and Raigang as the nearest town reference for Ghagra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Uttar Dinajpur
Block Raiganj
CD Block Raiganj
  • Ghagra falls under Raiganj Block in Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 309640.
  • The record lists 1,578 people living in 306 households.
  • The reported village area is 242.79 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Raigang.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Ghagra
Census Village Code
309640
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Uttar Dinajpur
District Census Code
330
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Raiganj
Sub-district Census Code
02196
CD Block
Raiganj
Households
306
Population
1,578
Male Population
817
Female Population
761
Sex Ratio
931.46
Area
242.79 hectares
Area
2.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Raigang
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
733134
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 649.94 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 52.6% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.13% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 31.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghagra in the official administrative record. Census village code 309640 and Raiganj CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
330
Sub-district Census Code
02196
Village Census Code
309640
CD Block Code
0043
CD Block Name
Raiganj

Location and Distance

Raigang is the nearest town listed for Ghagra, about 13 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Raiganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Raiganj
Nearest Statutory Town
Raigang
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town
Raigang
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
242.79 hectares
Area
2.43 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,578 people in 306 households, with 817 male residents and 761 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 52.6% and ST share is 0.13% for Ghagra. Population density works out to about 649.94 people per sq km.

Total Households
306
Total Population
1,578
Male Population
817
Female Population
761
Sex Ratio
931.46
Average Household Size
5.16
SC Population
830
SC Male Population
427
SC Female Population
403
SC Population Share
52.6
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.13
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghagra list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

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.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
18 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
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
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 16 hours per day in summer and 20 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghagra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Wheat, net sown area is 183.25 hectares and irrigated land is 58 hectares (31.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jute
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
55.54
Net Area Sown In Hectares
183.25
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
125.25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
58.0
Waterfall Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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 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.

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
16
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 15 94%
CRM 1 6.2%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 12 75%
Bank of India 2 12%
Canara Bank 1 6.2%
Punjab National Bank 1 6.2%

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
Bank of India ATM 733134 Uttar Dinajpur Raiganj Abdulghata Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal Oposite Nbstc Main Dipo, Ukilpara, P. O- Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134
Canara Bank ATM 733134 Uttar Dinajpur Raiganj Rampur 0 Gram Panchayat Office Rampur, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134
Punjab National Bank ATM 733134 Uttar Dinajpur Raiganj Bahin Villcollegeparaporaiganmalda Wbin Villcollegeparaporaigan, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134
State Bank of India ATM 733134 Uttar Dinajpur Raiganj Karnajora Kasba Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134
Bank of India ATM 733134 Uttar Dinajpur Raiganj Rampur Dist- Uttardinajpur Ashokepally, P. O+p.s Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134
State Bank of India ATM 733134 Uttar Dinajpur Raiganj Karnajora Subhasganj Subhasganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134
State Bank of India ATM 733134 Uttar Dinajpur Raiganj Karnajora Raiganj Collegepara, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134
State Bank of India ATM 733134 Uttar Dinajpur Raiganj Karnajora Raiganj South Sudarshanpur, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134

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 Raiganj Block of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Ghagra village in?

Ghagra village is in Uttar Dinajpur district.

Which state is Ghagra village in?

Ghagra village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Ghagra under?

Ghagra comes under Raiganj Block. 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 309640.

What is the population of Ghagra village?

The village record lists 1,578 people and 306 households for Ghagra.

How many households are in Ghagra village?

The village record lists 306 households for Ghagra.

What is the male and female population of Ghagra?

The record lists 817 male residents and 761 female residents for Ghagra.

What is the sex ratio of Ghagra village?

The sex ratio of Ghagra is 931.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghagra village?

The reported geographical area of Ghagra is 242.79 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghagra village?

The approximate population density of Ghagra is 649.94 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 Raigang, about 13 km away.

How far is Ghagra from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghagra is about 14 km from Raiganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghagra?

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

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

For Ghagra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Wheat, net sown area is 183.25 hectares and irrigated land is 58 hectares.

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

The page shows 16 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghagra. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Ghagra.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities 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.