Maroud - Kurud, Dhamtari

Maroud is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Maraud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maroud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maroud is 446798. The village covers a total geographical area of 813.1 hectares and falls under the 493663 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Maroud

According to the 2011 Census, Maroud village had a total population of 2,911 people, including 1,475 males and 1,436 females, living in 627 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.67%, with male literacy at 89.00% and female literacy at 68.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Maroud

Maroud 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 Maroud

Maroud is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Maroud is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Maroud is about 28 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 Maroud

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

Health Facilities in Maroud

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

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