Pura - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Pura is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Silari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 490556. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.79 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Pura 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 Pura

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 650 people, including 347 males and 303 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.02%, with male literacy at 78.38% and female literacy at 45.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 316.

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

Nearby Villages of Pura

Pura 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 Pura

Public transport in the Pura is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Pura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Pura is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pura

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

Health Facilities in Pura

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

FAQs about Pura