Ghaghra Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ghaghra Village has a population of 1.99 k (1,993) with 1.04 k (1,040) males and 953 (953) females.The sex ratio in Ghaghra is 917, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ghaghra Village is 278 (278) which is 13.95% of Ghaghra Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ghaghra Village is 783 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Ghaghra village is listed as part of the Jaipur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.99 k

Toatl Population

1.04 k

Male Population

953

Female Population

Ghaghra Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Ghaghra Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.18 k (2,180), indicating a 9.38% increased from Ghaghra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.13 k, and the estimated female population is 1.05 k.

Ghaghra Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Ghaghra Village estimated population is projected to be 2.19 k (2,189), projecting a 9.81% increased from Ghaghra's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.13 k, and the estimated female population is 1.06 k.

Ghaghra Literacy Rate

Ghaghra Village has a literacy rate of 64.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ghaghra Village is 76.92 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ghaghra Village is 51.02 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ghaghra

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.37 76.92 51.02
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 64.37 76.92 51.02

Ghaghra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ghaghra Village is 861 (861) with 440 (440) males and 421 (421) females, which is 43.2% of Ghaghra Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Ghaghra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ghaghra Village is 4 (4) with 1 (1) males and 3 (3) females, which is 0.2% of Ghaghra Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 3000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ghaghra

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 917
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 917

Ghaghra Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Ghaghra Village are 348 (348).

Ghaghra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ghaghra Village, there are about 801 (801) workers, making up nearly 40.19% of the Ghaghra Village total population. Out of these, around 533 (533) are male workers, and about 268 (268) are female workers.

Ghaghra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.18 k (2,180) 9.38%
2026 2.19 k (2,189) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.20 k (2,196) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.20 k (2,203) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.21 k (2,210) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.22 k (2,218) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.22 k (2,222) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.23 k (2,226) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.23 k (2,229) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.23 k (2,232) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.24 k (2,236) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.24 k (2,239) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Ghaghra Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.24 k (2,239), with a male population of 1.15 k (1,153) and a female population of 1.09 k (1,086). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Ghaghra Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.

Ghaghra Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Singhagara 908
2 Kalyanpur 508
3 Hinjri 1,156
4 Chhatka 989
5 Nimudi 3
6 Dimdiha 773
7 Jorre 1,555
8 Alkusha 694
9 Panrga 854
10 Hathimuri 1,361

Ghaghra Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ghaghra is 1.99 k (1,993).

The estimated population of Ghaghra in 2025 is approximately 2.18 k (2,180).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ghaghra is 861 (43.2%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4 (0.2%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ghaghra is 64.37%, with male literacy at 76.92% and female literacy at 51.02%.

The sex ratio in Ghaghra is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Ghaghra population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.27% up to 2036.