Garrapar - Kumarda, Rajnandgaon

Garrapar is a village situated in the Kumarda tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from Chhuriya and around 50 km from Rajnandgaon. Garrapar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garrapar is 440992. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.25 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Garrapar

According to the 2011 Census, Garrapar village had a total population of 787 people, including 388 males and 399 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.17%, with male literacy at 85.07% and female literacy at 60.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 377.

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

Nearby Villages of Garrapar

Garrapar 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 Garrapar

Garrapar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Garrapar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Garrapar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garrapar

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

Health Facilities in Garrapar

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

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