Papra - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Papra is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Bheropur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Papra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Papra is 491037. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.6 hectares and falls under the 487441 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Papra

According to the 2011 Census, Papra village had a total population of 495 people, including 258 males and 237 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.35%, with male literacy at 81.74% and female literacy at 49.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Papra

Papra 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 Papra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Papra. The nearest railway station is Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Papra is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Papra is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Papra

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

Health Facilities in Papra

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

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