All Information About Ghaghra Subdistrict
Detailed information about Ghaghra Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Ghaghra is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Gumla District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Ghaghra - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2707 |
| District | Gumla |
| Census Code 2011 | 2707 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 18 |
| Number of Villages | 120 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Lohardaga (Code: 268) |
| Assembly Constituency | Bishunpur (Code: 2193) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Bishunpur | Chamra Linda ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ghaghra Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
114,399
M: 57,147
F: 57,252 |
| Rural |
105,819
M: 52,853
F: 52,966 |
| Urban |
8,580
M: 4,294
F: 4,286 |
Number of Households: 20,262
Population Distribution
Total: 114,399 (Male: 57,147, Female: 57,252)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,906 (Male: 10,646, Female: 10,260)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 2,102 (Male: 1,080, Female: 1,022)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 88,805 (Male: 44,148, Female: 44,657)
Literate Population
Total: 53,815 (Male: 31,975, Female: 21,840)
Illiterate Population
Total: 60,584 (Male: 25,172, Female: 35,412)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 56,265 (Male: 29,917, Female: 26,348)
Main Workers
Total: 27,667 (Male: 16,827, Female: 10,840)
Marginal Workers
Total: 28,598 (Male: 13,090, Female: 15,508)
Non-Workers
Total: 58,134 (Male: 27,230, Female: 30,904)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 22,318 (Male: 13,320, Female: 8,998)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,236 (Male: 1,202, Female: 1,034)
- Household Industry Workers: 587 (Male: 398, Female: 189)
- Other Workers: 2,526 (Male: 1,907, Female: 619)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 19,795 (Male: 8,908, Female: 10,887)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,494 (Male: 2,900, Female: 3,594)
- Household Industry Workers: 571 (Male: 262, Female: 309)
- Other Workers: 1,738 (Male: 1,020, Female: 718)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ghaghra Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
114,399
M: 57,147
F: 57,252 |
| Rural |
105,819
M: 52,853
F: 52,966 |
| Urban |
8,580
M: 4,294
F: 4,286 |
Number of Households: 20,262
Population Distribution
Total: 114,399 (Male: 57,147, Female: 57,252)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,906 (Male: 10,646, Female: 10,260)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 2,102 (Male: 1,080, Female: 1,022)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 88,805 (Male: 44,148, Female: 44,657)
Literate Population
Total: 53,815 (Male: 31,975, Female: 21,840)
Illiterate Population
Total: 60,584 (Male: 25,172, Female: 35,412)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 56,265 (Male: 29,917, Female: 26,348)
Main Workers
Total: 27,667 (Male: 16,827, Female: 10,840)
Marginal Workers
Total: 28,598 (Male: 13,090, Female: 15,508)
Non-Workers
Total: 58,134 (Male: 27,230, Female: 30,904)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 22,318 (Male: 13,320, Female: 8,998)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,236 (Male: 1,202, Female: 1,034)
- Household Industry Workers: 587 (Male: 398, Female: 189)
- Other Workers: 2,526 (Male: 1,907, Female: 619)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 19,795 (Male: 8,908, Female: 10,887)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,494 (Male: 2,900, Female: 3,594)
- Household Industry Workers: 571 (Male: 262, Female: 309)
- Other Workers: 1,738 (Male: 1,020, Female: 718)
Grampanchayat List of Ghaghra Tehsil/Taluka
Ghaghra Tehsil comprises 18 Gram Panchayats and 120 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Ghaghra. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ghaghra
Ghaghra is located in the Gumla District of Jharkhand State, India.
Ghaghra Tehsil has 120 villages.
Ghaghra has a total of 18 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Ghaghra is 114,399.
In Ghaghra, there are 57,147 males and 57,252 females.
There are 20,906 children in Ghaghra, comprising 10,646 males and 10,260 females.
In Ghaghra, the literate population is 53,815 (31,975 males and 21,840 females). The illiterate population is 60,584 (25,172 males and 35,412 females).