Garra - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Garra is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Garra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garra is 490539. The village covers a total geographical area of 470.36 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Garra

According to the 2011 Census, Garra village had a total population of 928 people, including 502 males and 426 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.43%, with male literacy at 90.97% and female literacy at 78.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Garra

Garra 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 Garra

Garra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Garra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Garra is about 40 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 Garra

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

Health Facilities in Garra

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

FAQs about Garra