Marhi Kapa - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Marhi Kapa is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Marhikapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marhi Kapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marhi Kapa is 438576. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.93 hectares and falls under the 495113 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Marhi Kapa

According to the 2011 Census, Marhi Kapa village had a total population of 819 people, including 410 males and 409 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.49%, with male literacy at 85.98% and female literacy at 61.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 185.

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

Nearby Villages of Marhi Kapa

Marhi Kapa 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 Marhi Kapa

Marhi Kapa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Marhi Kapa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Marhi Kapa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marhi Kapa

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

Health Facilities in Marhi Kapa

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

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