Maradkathera - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Maradkathera is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from Chhuikhadan and around 78 km from Rajnandgaon. Kalegondi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maradkathera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maradkathera is 440161. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.13 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Maradkathera

As per Census 2011, Maradkathera village has a total population of 564 people, consisting of 288 males and 276 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 336 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maradkathera are given below:

Nearby Villages of Maradkathera

Maradkathera 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 Maradkathera

Maradkathera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Maradkathera is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Maradkathera is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maradkathera

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

Health Facilities in Maradkathera

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

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