Maras Kola - Daundilohara, Balod

Maras Kola is a village situated in the Daundilohara tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 33 km from Dondiluhara and around 98 km from Durg. Kartutola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maras Kola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maras Kola is 443086. The village covers a total geographical area of 557.05 hectares and falls under the 491665 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Maras Kola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dondi Lohara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maras Kola

According to the 2011 Census, Maras Kola village had a total population of 991 people, including 483 males and 508 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.60%, with male literacy at 89.42% and female literacy at 70.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 718.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Maras Kola

Maras Kola is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Maras Kola

Maras Kola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kusumkasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Maras Kola is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Maras Kola is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maras Kola

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

Health Facilities in Maras Kola

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

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