Marudbaka - Usur, Bijapur

Marudbaka is a village situated in the Usur tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Usur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Marudhbaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marudbaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marudbaka is 450924. The village covers a total geographical area of 2058.1 hectares and falls under the 494447 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 145 km away.

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

Population of Marudbaka

According to the 2011 Census, Marudbaka village had a total population of 870 people, including 407 males and 463 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 1,138 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.64%, with male literacy at 28.06% and female literacy at 10.66%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 869.

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

Nearby Villages of Marudbaka

Marudbaka 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 Marudbaka

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Marudbaka. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Marudbaka is about 145 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Marudbaka is about 65 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 Marudbaka

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

Health Facilities in Marudbaka

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

FAQs about Marudbaka