Ghaghra (घघरा) — Parihar, Sitamarhi, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAKESH KUMAR

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LGD code: 219202
Pincode: 843324
Population: 1,598
Households: 341
Literacy rate: 31.7%
Sex ratio: 880 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 457

Census 2011 · in context

How Ghaghra compares

Literacy rate

31.7%

−5.1% vs mandal average

Ghaghra: 31.7%
Parihar mandal: 36.8%
Sitamarhi district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

880

−26 vs mandal average

Ghaghra: 880
Parihar mandal: 906

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.2 vs mandal average

Ghaghra: 4.7
Parihar mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Ghaghra

LGD code: 219202
Pincode: 843324
Population (Census 2011): 1,598
Population (projected 2026): 1,884
Households: 341
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 880
Literacy rate: 31.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhubani
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhubani
Member of Parliament: Ashok Kumar Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Madhaw Anand
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAKESH KUMAR
Block / Mandal: Parihar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Sitamarhi district level

Then & Now

Ghaghra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,598

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,884

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

341

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

402

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,598Census 2011
Households: 341Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 880 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8842026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 402

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sitamarhi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sitamarhi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sitamarhi district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Centred on Parihar mandal

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What is the pincode of Ghaghra?

The pincode of Ghaghra, Parihar mandal, Sitamarhi district, Bihar is 843324.

In which district is Ghaghra located?

Ghaghra is a village in Parihar mandal of Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Ghaghra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ghaghra village has a population of 1,598 across 341 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Ghaghra?

The current sarpanch of Ghaghra gram panchayat is RAKESH KUMAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghaghra in?

Ghaghra falls under the Madhubani Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghaghra in?

Ghaghra falls under the Madhubani assembly constituency (AC #36) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Ghaghra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ghaghra village is 31.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Ghaghra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ghaghra village is 880 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghaghra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ghaghra, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Ghaghra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ghaghra village is 219202.

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What is the pincode of Ghaghra?

In which district is Ghaghra located?

What is the population of Ghaghra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Ghaghra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghaghra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghaghra in?

What is the literacy rate in Ghaghra?

What is the sex ratio in Ghaghra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghaghra?

What is the LGD code of Ghaghra?

Ghaghra on the mapघघरा

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Ghaghra

What is the pincode of Ghaghra?

In which district is Ghaghra located?

What is the population of Ghaghra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Ghaghra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghaghra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghaghra in?

What is the literacy rate in Ghaghra?

What is the sex ratio in Ghaghra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghaghra?

What is the LGD code of Ghaghra?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Ghaghra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Ghaghra

Open jobs in Ghaghra