Garra, Balaghat


Garra is a village in Balaghat District of India, with a population of 4,097.

Geography

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

Amenities

The Garra Botanical Garden is a popular tourist attraction.

Transport

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

Culture

, 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, 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 of gram Garra is Reena Devendra Trivedi, another member of the Trivedi family.