Ghaghra village, Nagaruntari block | Pincode 822121

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LGD code: 347482
Pincode: 822121
Post office: Nagar Utari
Population: 72
Households: 15
Literacy rate: 26.4%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 28
Distance to district centre: 126 km
Distance to mandal centre: 152 km
Distance to Ranchi: 57 km
Distance to Kolkata: 291 km
Nearest railway station: Chakradharpur · 24 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Kalyan Hospital · 21 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Ghaghra compares

By population, Ghaghra ranks #69 of 78 villages in Nagaruntari mandal.

Literacy rate

26.4%

−24.8% vs mandal average

Ghaghra: 26.4%
Nagaruntari mandal: 51.2%
Garhwa district: 49.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

+70 vs mandal average

Ghaghra: 1,000
Nagaruntari mandal: 930

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.5 vs mandal average

Ghaghra: 4.8
Nagaruntari mandal: 5.3

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

Ghaghra at a glance

Ghaghra is a village of 72 people in 15 households (Census 2011) in Nagaruntari block, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, the 69th-largest of 78 villages in Nagaruntari block. Literacy is 26%, 25 points below the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. It lies 126 km from the Garhwa district centre, 22 km from Tamar, the nearest town, 24 km from Chakradharpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 822121, served by Nagar Utari post office; the LGD village code is 347482. The nearest hospital or health centre is Kalyan Hospital, 21 km away. The village votes in Simaria assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kumar Ujjwal. The population is estimated at 85 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Ghaghra · this village	72	26%	—
Ghaghra · Sisai	1,016	46%	0 km N
Ghaghra · Sisai	665	52%	0 km N
Ghaghra · Gola	1,792	49%	0 km N
Ghaghra · Tandwa	370	52%	0 km N
Ghaghra · Manoharpur	873	54%	0 km N
Ghaghra · Baharagora	500	59%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Ghaghra

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MAJHIAON
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 36
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): GARBANDH
Total area (ha): 443
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 351.77

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Ghaghra

LGD code: 347482
Pincode: 822121
Post office: Nagar Utari
Population (Census 2011): 72
Population (projected 2026): 85
Households: 15
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 26.4%
Coordinates: 22.87898°N, 85.54154°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Chatra
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Simaria
Member of Parliament: Kalicharan Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kumar Ujjwal
Block / Mandal: Nagaruntari
Nearest railway station: Kathautia (146.8 km)

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 Garhwa district level

Then & Now

Ghaghra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+20.0%

Households · 2026

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: 72Census 2011
Households: 15Census 2011
Literacy rate: 26.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 852026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 182026 projection
Active job cards: 2,52,665MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,69,302MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 829NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 62.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 85.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 54.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Garhwa district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Garhwa district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Garhwa 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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Notable places near Ghaghra · Nagaruntari mandal area

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Getting there

How to reach Ghaghra

Mandal centre

Nagaruntari · ≈ 152 km

≈ 5 h 12 min by car · 6 h 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Garhwa · ≈ 126 km

≈ 4 h 19 min by car · 5 h 7 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,345 people

Tamar · ≈ 22 km

≈ 46 min by car · 54 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi57 kmcapital
Kolkata291 km
Hyderabad957 km
Delhi1050 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationChakradharpur24 km
Hospital / PHCKalyan Hospital21 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India28 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil Petrol Pump23 km
CollegeBirsa College33 km
Police stationMurhu Police Station28 km

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income

Reported by The Times of India.

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News7 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India8 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch8 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia8 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire9 days ago

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People often ask about Ghaghra

What is the pincode of Ghaghra?

The pincode of Ghaghra, Nagaruntari block, Garhwa district, Jharkhand is 822121. The post office is Nagar Utari.

Which post office delivers to Ghaghra?

Mail for Ghaghra is delivered through Nagar Utari post office, pincode 822121, in Nagaruntari block, Garhwa district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Ghaghra located?

Ghaghra is a village in Nagaruntari block of Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Ghaghra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ghaghra village has a population of 72 across 15 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghaghra in?

Ghaghra falls under the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghaghra in?

Ghaghra falls under the Simaria assembly constituency (AC #26) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Ghaghra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ghaghra village is 26.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Ghaghra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ghaghra village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Ghaghra?

The nearest railway station to Ghaghra is Kathautia (~146.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghaghra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ghaghra, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Ghaghra from Garhwa district centre?

Ghaghra is approximately 126 km (straight-line) from the centre of Garhwa district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Ghaghra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ghaghra village is 347482.

Which is the nearest town to Ghaghra?

Tamar (population 12,345, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 22 km from Ghaghra in a straight line.

How big is Ghaghra compared to other villages in Nagaruntari block?

Ghaghra ranks 69 of 78 villages in Nagaruntari block by Census 2011 population (72 residents).

How far is Ghaghra from Ranchi?

Ghaghra is about 57 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 74 km.

How far is Ghaghra from Kolkata?

Ghaghra is about 291 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 379 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Ghaghra?

Chakradharpur is the nearest railway station to Ghaghra, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ghaghra?

Kalyan Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ghaghra, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Ghaghra?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Ghaghra, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Ghaghra?

Indian Oil Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Ghaghra, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MLA of Ghaghra?

Ghaghra falls under Simaria assembly constituency (AC 26). The sitting MLA is Kumar Ujjwal (BJP).

Who is the MP for Ghaghra?

Ghaghra is in Chatra Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kalicharan Singh (BJP).

What is the population of Ghaghra in 2026?

Ghaghra is estimated at 85 people in 2026, up about 18% from 72 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Ghaghra in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Ghaghra in Garhwa district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)