Garra

Garra is a village located in Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 28.2km away from sub-district headquarter Salbani. Midnapur is the district headquarter of Garra village. As per 2009 stats, Bhimpur is the gram panchayat of Garra village.

Garra has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Garra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garra is 338688. The village spans a total geographical area of 175.44 hectares. Midnapur is nearest town to Garra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 46km away.

When it comes to local governance, Garra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Salboni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Garra

Below is a concise population overview of Garra as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 689 351 338
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 93 57 36
Scheduled Castes (SC) 5 4 1
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 328 169 159
Literate Population 404 243 161
Illiterate Population 285 108 177

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Garra village:

  • The total population of Garra village is around 689, including approximately 351 males and 338 females, with a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 93 children aged 0–6 years in Garra village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Garra village has 5 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 328 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Garra village is about 58.64%, with male literacy at 69.23% and female literacy at 47.63%.
  • There are around 142 households in Garra village.

Connectivity of Garra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Garra. As per the 2011 stats, Garra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Garra

Knowing the nearby villages of Garra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Garra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garra

Where is Garra located?
Garra village is situated in Salbani Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garra?
The Gram Panchayat of Garra is Bhimpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Garra as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Garra is 689, with 351 males and 338 females.
How many households are there in Garra as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Garra village has a total of 142 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garra as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garra is 58.64%. The male literacy rate is 69.23%, while the female literacy rate is 47.63%.