Gurra - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Gurra is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Itarsi and around 30 km from Hoshangabad. Gurra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurra is 487316. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.98 hectares and falls under the 461111 pincode. Itarsi is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Sohagpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurra

According to the 2011 Census, Gurra village had a total population of 1,573 people, including 825 males and 748 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.09%, with male literacy at 86.13% and female literacy at 62.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gurra, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi to Gurra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Gurra is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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