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

As per Census 2011, Gurra village has a total population of 1,573 people, consisting of 825 males and 748 females. The village has 338 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,031 literate and 542 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,573825748
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20010496
Scheduled Castes (SC)272140132
Scheduled Tribes (ST)583226
Literate Population1,031621410
Illiterate Population542204338

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SilariSouth-East1.56 km
RampurNorth-East1.70 km
Dadan KhapaWest1.90 km
Kandai KhurdSouth2.36 km
ChitlaiSouth-East2.51 km
Kesla KhurdNorth-East2.74 km
PipariaSouth-West2.83 km
PahanbarriNorth3.08 km
Kandai HimmatNorth-West3.36 km
RupapurSouth-East3.47 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gurra

Where is Gurra located?

Gurra village is located in Itarsi Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurra?

Gurra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gurra?

The pincode of Gurra is 461111.

What is the population of Gurra?

Gurra has a total population of 1,573, including 825 males and 748 females.

How many households are there in Gurra?

There are 338 households in Gurra.

What is the literacy rate in Gurra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurra is 65.54%. Male literacy is 75.27% and female literacy is 54.81%.