Medarmar - Dharamjaigarh, Raigarh

Medarmar is a village situated in the Dharamjaigarh tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 80 km from Raigarh. Bayasi Colony serves as the Gram Panchayat for Medarmar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medarmar is 434449. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.55 hectares and falls under the 496116 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Medarmar

According to the 2011 Census, Medarmar village had a total population of 699 people, including 352 males and 347 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.61%, with male literacy at 87.22% and female literacy at 71.80%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Medarmar

Medarmar 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 Medarmar

Medarmar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Medarmar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Medarmar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medarmar

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

Health Facilities in Medarmar

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

FAQs about Medarmar