Gurra - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Gurra is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Bhatapara and around 71 km from Raipur. Gurra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurra is 443634. The village covers a total geographical area of 568.38 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Gurra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurra

According to the 2011 Census, Gurra village had a total population of 2,022 people, including 1,025 males and 997 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.26%, with male literacy at 81.54% and female literacy at 54.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 555, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 535.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gurra

Gurra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gurra

Gurra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhatapara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Gurra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Gurra is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gurra village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gurra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gurra village are given below:

FAQs about Gurra