Marrakona - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Marrakona is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Simga and around 67 km from Raipur. Marrakona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marrakona is 443480. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.77 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Marrakona

As per Census 2011, Marrakona village has a total population of 1,094 people, consisting of 563 males and 531 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 645 literate and 449 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Marrakona

Marrakona 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 Marrakona

Marrakona is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Marrakona is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Marrakona is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marrakona

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

Health Facilities in Marrakona

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

FAQs about Marrakona