Putarra - Nainpur, Mandla

Putarra is a village situated in the Nainpur tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nainpur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Putarra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putarra is 493509. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.27 hectares and falls under the 481668 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Putarra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Putarra

According to the 2011 Census, Putarra village had a total population of 714 people, including 341 males and 373 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.03%, with male literacy at 80.99% and female literacy at 55.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 619.

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

Nearby Villages of Putarra

Putarra 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 Putarra

Putarra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tuiya Pani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainpur to Putarra is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Putarra is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putarra

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

Health Facilities in Putarra

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

FAQs about Putarra