Garra, Balaghat

Garra [1] is a village in Balaghat District of India, with a population of 4,097 (as of 2011 census).[2]

Wainganga river bridge in Garra, Balaghat

Geography

The village is located 4.5 km east of the city of Balaghat, on the banks of the Wainganga river.[3]

Amenities

The Garra Botanical Garden is a popular tourist attraction.

Transport

The Garra Railway Station serves the diesel multiple unit (DEMU) train, which travels between Katangi and Gondia.

Culture

Poha, or "Garra-Poha", is a local dish made from flattened rice,

Economy

It has substantial textile makers.

Leaders

Garra's progression from a traditional village to a more developed area is largely credited to Dharmendra Trivedi (पप्पू त्रिवेदी), now known as the son of Garra Pappu. Trivedi spent his whole life developing the village. He managed the panchayat for 25 years.

The first woman sarpanch (head of village) of gram Garra is Reena Devendra Trivedi, another member of the Trivedi family.

References
  1. Ganvir, Vikalp (6 August 2018). "Death due to train injuries". The Patrika news. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  2. "Garra Village Population - Waraseoni - Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
  3. Vikalp, Ganvir (7 August 2016). "Wainganga river in garra,balaghat". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 8 October 2018.

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