Marakatola - Mohla, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Marakatola is a village situated in the Mohla tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from Mohla and around 104 km from Rajnandgaon. Markatola Dho serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marakatola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marakatola is 441220. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.71 hectares and falls under the 491666 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Marakatola

As per Census 2011, Marakatola village has a total population of 345 people, consisting of 167 males and 178 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 345 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Marakatola

Marakatola 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 Marakatola

Marakatola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Marakatola is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Marakatola is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marakatola

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

Health Facilities in Marakatola

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

FAQs about Marakatola