Marra - Patan, Durg

Marra is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Marra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marra is 442704. The village covers a total geographical area of 715.06 hectares and falls under the 491221 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Marra

According to the 2011 Census, Marra village had a total population of 2,024 people, including 969 males and 1,055 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.81%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 77.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Marra

Marra 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 Marra

Marra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Risama, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Marra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Marra is about 34 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 Marra

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

Health Facilities in Marra

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

FAQs about Marra