Gurra - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Gurra is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Bhama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurra is 490696. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.76 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurra

According to the 2011 Census, Gurra village had a total population of 566 people, including 269 males and 297 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,104 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.15%, with male literacy at 94.51% and female literacy at 76.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 556.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Gurra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Gurra is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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:

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