Gurra Tola - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Gurra Tola is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 62 km from Rajnandgaon. Gorratola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurra Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurra Tola is 441613. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.59 hectares and falls under the 491665 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gurra Tola

According to the 2011 Census, Gurra Tola village had a total population of 740 people, including 356 males and 384 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.82%, with male literacy at 86.52% and female literacy at 71.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 293.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population740356384
Child Population (0–6 yrs)793742
Scheduled Castes (SC)954
Scheduled Tribes (ST)293136157
Literate Population521276245
Illiterate Population21980139

Nearby Villages of Gurra Tola

Gurra Tola 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Thethwar LanjhiyaNorth-West1.49 km
Mahud MachandurEast1.62 km
AtargaonSouth1.64 km
Chhachan PahariNorth-East2.19 km
BhansulaWest2.23 km
Bramhan LanjhiyaNorth-West2.75 km
UchaipurEast3.12 km
Keshari TolaSouth-West3.21 km
MohadSouth3.26 km
BanjaridihSouth-East3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurra Tola

Gurra Tola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kusumkasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Gurra Tola is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Gurra Tola is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurra Tola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Gurra Tola

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 Tola village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gurra Tola

Where is Gurra Tola located?

Gurra Tola village is located in Ambagarh Chouki Tehsil, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurra Tola?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurra Tola is Gorratola.

What is the pincode of Gurra Tola?

The pincode of Gurra Tola is 491665.

What is the population of Gurra Tola?

Gurra Tola had a total population of 740, including 356 males and 384 females.

How many households are there in Gurra Tola?

Gurra Tola had 160 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gurra Tola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurra Tola was 78.82%. Male literacy was 86.52% and female literacy was 71.64%.