Ghoghara (घोघरा) — Bilha, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

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banshi lal netam

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LGD code: 439005
Pincode: 495224
Population: 773
Households: 170
Literacy rate: 48.9%
Sex ratio: 1056 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 481

Census 2011 · in context

How Ghoghara compares

Literacy rate

48.9%

−5.9% vs mandal average

Ghoghara: 48.9%
Bilha mandal: 54.8%
Bilaspur district: 59.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,056

+70 vs mandal average

Ghoghara: 1,056
Bilha mandal: 986

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.1 vs mandal average

Ghoghara: 4.5
Bilha mandal: 4.6

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

Key facts — Ghoghara

LGD code: 439005
Pincode: 495224
Population (Census 2011): 773
Population (projected 2026): 911
Households: 170
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1056
Literacy rate: 48.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Mahasamund
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rajim
Member of Parliament: Rupkumari Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rohit Sahu
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: banshi lal netam
Block / Mandal: Bilha

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 Bilaspur district level

Then & Now

Ghoghara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

773

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

911

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

170

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

200

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: 773Census 2011
Households: 170Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1056 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9112026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 200

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bilaspur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bilaspur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bilaspur 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.

Boundary & surroundings

Ghoghara on the mapघोघरा

Centred on Bilha mandal

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What is the pincode of Ghoghara?

The pincode of Ghoghara, Bilha mandal, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh is 495224.

In which district is Ghoghara located?

Ghoghara is a village in Bilha mandal of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Ghoghara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ghoghara village has a population of 773 across 170 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Ghoghara?

The current sarpanch of Ghoghara gram panchayat is banshi lal netam.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghoghara in?

Ghoghara falls under the Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghoghara in?

Ghoghara falls under the Rajim assembly constituency (AC #54) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Ghoghara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ghoghara village is 48.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Ghoghara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ghoghara village is 1056 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghoghara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ghoghara, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Ghoghara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ghoghara village is 439005.

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Ghoghara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Bilaspur Holiday Package Scam: Clubriant Hospitality Dupes Dozens

Power Outage Crisis: Bilaspur Residents Protest Water Shortage

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People often ask about Ghoghara

What is the pincode of Ghoghara?

In which district is Ghoghara located?

What is the population of Ghoghara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Ghoghara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghoghara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghoghara in?

What is the literacy rate in Ghoghara?

What is the sex ratio in Ghoghara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghoghara?

What is the LGD code of Ghoghara?

Ghoghara on the mapघोघरा

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Pola

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Ghoghara

What is the pincode of Ghoghara?

In which district is Ghoghara located?

What is the population of Ghoghara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Ghoghara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghoghara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghoghara in?

What is the literacy rate in Ghoghara?

What is the sex ratio in Ghoghara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghoghara?

What is the LGD code of Ghoghara?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Ghoghara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Bilaspur Holiday Package Scam: Clubriant Hospitality Dupes Dozens

Power Outage Crisis: Bilaspur Residents Protest Water Shortage

Chhattisgarh: In 2019 Case, Bilaspur Consumer Commission Orders Bike Dealer To Pay Rs 15 Lakh Compensation

Notable persons of Ghoghara

Open jobs in Ghoghara