Marol - Bagicha, Jashpur

Marol is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Marol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marol is 433705. The village covers a total geographical area of 1506.59 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Marol

According to the 2011 Census, Marol village had a total population of 2,401 people, including 1,200 males and 1,201 females, living in 591 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.83%, with male literacy at 73.70% and female literacy at 53.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,794.

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

Nearby Villages of Marol

Marol 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 Marol

Marol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Marol is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Marol is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marol

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

Health Facilities in Marol

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

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