Garapuri - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Garapuri is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Garapuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garapuri is 497601. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.15 hectares and falls under the 481441 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Garapuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Garapuri

As per Census 2011, Garapuri village has a total population of 598 people, consisting of 291 males and 307 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 356 literate and 242 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 405 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garapuri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Garapuri

Garapuri 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 Garapuri

Garapuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Garapuri is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Garapuri is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garapuri

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

Health Facilities in Garapuri

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

FAQs about Garapuri