Marugaon - Patharkandi, Sribhumi

Marugaon is a village situated in the Patharkandi subdivision of Sribhumi district, Assam. It is located approximately 48 km from Patharkandi and around 48 km from Karimganj. Baghan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marugaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marugaon is 300537. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 788725 pincode. Karimganj is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Marugaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patherkandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karimganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marugaon

As per Census 2011, Marugaon village has a total population of 2,868 people, consisting of 1,496 males and 1,372 females. The village has 566 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 483 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,010 literate and 858 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Marugaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Marugaon

Marugaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Marugaon

Marugaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Marugaon.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karimganj to Marugaon is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karimganj to Marugaon is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marugaon

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

Health Facilities in Marugaon

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

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