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

According to the 2011 Census, Marakatola village had a total population of 345 people, including 167 males and 178 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.18%, with male literacy at 78.77% and female literacy at 59.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 345.

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

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:

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