Garra [1] is a village in Balaghat District of India, with a population of 4,097 (as of 2011 census).[2]
Garra | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Balaghat |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Geography edit
The village is located 4.5 km east of the city of Balaghat, on the banks of the Wainganga river.[3]
Amenities edit
The Garra Botanical Garden is a popular tourist attraction.
Transport edit
The Garra Railway Station serves the diesel multiple unit (DEMU) train, which travels between Katangi and Gondia.
Culture edit
Poha, or "Garra-Poha", is a local dish made from flattened rice,
Economy edit
It has substantial textile makers.[citation needed]
Leaders edit
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 edit
- ^ Ganvir, Vikalp (6 August 2018). "Death due to train injuries". The Patrika news. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "Garra Village Population - Waraseoni - Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ Vikalp, Ganvir (7 August 2016). "Wainganga river in garra,balaghat". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 8 October 2018.