Mahrakarka - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Mahrakarka is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Maharakarka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahrakarka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahrakarka is 450204. The village covers a total geographical area of 1249.09 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Mahrakarka

According to the 2011 Census, Mahrakarka village had a total population of 751 people, including 331 males and 420 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,269 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 15.56%, with male literacy at 27.13% and female literacy at 6.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 746.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahrakarka

Mahrakarka 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 Mahrakarka

Mahrakarka 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 Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Mahrakarka is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Mahrakarka is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahrakarka

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

Health Facilities in Mahrakarka

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

FAQs about Mahrakarka