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Gheghta

Chapra block
Pincode 841302
Area 272 ha
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Gheghta is a revenue village in Chapra block, Saran district, Bihar. It had a population of 4,514 in 691 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

4,514 souls. 691 homes.

Chapra block, Saran district, Bihar.

60.9%
Literacy
881
Sex ratio
272 ha
Total area
909
Workforce
LGD 233619Source: Census 2011 + LGD

Gheghta today

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Nearest mandi prices
  • Onion₹4,400Chhapra APMC · 6 Nov 2026
  • Potato₹1,200Chhapra APMC · 6 Nov 2026
  • Cauliflower₹3,000Chhapra APMC · 5 Nov 2026
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Festivals · Diwali 2026

Diwali 2026 in Gheghta

Bihar's official 2026 holiday list: Deepawali (Diwali) on Sunday 8 November 2026; Chitragupta Puja / Bhai Dooj on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

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In context · Census 2011 · LGD

Gheghta at a glance

Gheghta is one of the larger villages of Chapra block — 12th of 92 by population, with 4,514 people in 691 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 60.9%, below Saran district's 65.0% (Chapra block: 65.7%), while the sex ratio was 881 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 958. It falls under Sherpur Gheghata gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 841302. The village covers 272 hectares — about 2.7 km², or roughly 1,660 people per km² (Census 2011).

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026

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LGD village code233619
Census 2011 code233619
Gram panchayatSherpur Gheghata · LGD 100559
Pincode841302
BlockChapra · LGD 1258
DistrictSaran
StateBihar
Male / Female2,400 / 2,114 · Census 2011

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026

Development block
Chhapra Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Self-help groups
3 self-help groups with 36 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
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Gram panchayat

Gheghta is in the Sherpur Gheghata (शेरपुर घेघटा) gram panchayat.

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Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Gheghta compares

By population, Gheghta ranks #12 of 92 inhabited villages in Chapra block.

Literacy rate%
60.9%
−4.7% vs Chapra block average
Gheghta
60.9%
Chapra block
65.7%
Saran district
65.0%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
881
−16 vs Chapra block average
Gheghta
881
Chapra block
897
Saran district
958
Household sizepeople per home
6.5
+0.2 vs Chapra block average
Gheghta
6.5
Chapra block
6.4
Saran district
6.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

Official dataCensus 2011

What Gheghta had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Available · 1 in the village
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Available
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Then & Now

Gheghta — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
4,514
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 5,740
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
691
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 880
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.

Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
4,514Census 2011
Male / female
2,400 / 2,114
Households
691
People per home
6.5
Education
Literacy rate
60.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
909
Work participation
20.1%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Official dataCensus 2011

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Approximate location

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Gheghta · 25.9063° N, 84.8077° E

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Essential services & places near Gheghta

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Banks, ATMs & post offices553 in Saran district

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Hospitals & clinics102 in Saran district

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Schools & anganwadis14 in Saran district

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Colleges & universities8 in Saran district

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Police & fire stations3 in Saran district

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Government offices9 in Saran district

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Temples35 in Saran district

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Churches1 in Saran district

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Mosques4 in Saran district

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Other places of worship2 in Saran district

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Transport49 in Saran district

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Agriculture services7 in Saran district

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Community places8 in Saran district

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FAQ

People often ask about Gheghta

  1. Where is Gheghta located?

    Gheghta is a village in Chapra block of Saran district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Gheghta in?

    Gheghta is in Saran district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Gheghta belong to?

    Gheghta comes under the Sherpur Gheghata gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Gheghta?

    The pincode of Gheghta, Chapra, Saran is 841302.

  5. What is the population of Gheghta?

    As per the 2011 Census, Gheghta had a population of 4,514 (2,400 males and 2,114 females).

  6. How many households are there in Gheghta?

    Gheghta had 691 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Gheghta?

    Gheghta covers about 272 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Gheghta?

    The literacy rate of Gheghta was 60.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Gheghta?

    Gheghta had 881 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which development block is Gheghta in?

    Gheghta is in the Chhapra development block (Local Government Directory).

  11. What is the LGD code of Gheghta?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gheghta is 233619 and its Census 2011 village code is 233619.

  12. Which villages are near Gheghta?

    Villages near Gheghta include Bhagwanpur Hat (within ~40 km).

  13. What is the population of Gheghta in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Gheghta's Census 2011 population of 4,514 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 5,740 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  14. Who is the sarpanch of Gheghta?

    The sarpanch of Gheghta has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.

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Long-term district average for November: 6.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Saran

Latest reports from markets in Saran district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 6 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
OnionChhapra APMC4,2004,8004,4006 Nov 2026
PotatoChhapra APMC1,1001,3001,2006 Nov 2026
Cauliflower · African SarsonChhapra APMC2,0005,0003,0005 Nov 2026
AppleChhapra APMC5,0009,5007,0002 Nov 2026
GarlicChhapra APMC10,00015,00012,0002 Nov 2026
TomatoChhapra APMC1,5003,0002,0002 Nov 2026
BananaChhapra APMC4,5006,0005,02030 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiSonpur APMC1,5001,7001,60030 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Gheghta's shops. Best mandi price near Gheghta →

Official dataAgmarknet, 6 Nov 2026

Nearby villages
Bhagwanpur Hatwithin ~40 km

Distances are approximate (the district's post offices (India Post)).

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