Maroki - Gadiras, Sukma

Maroki is a village situated in the Gadiras tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Sukma and around 65 km from Dantewada. Maroki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maroki is 450645. The village covers a total geographical area of 3623.73 hectares and falls under the 494111 pincode. Sukma is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Maroki

As per Census 2011, Maroki village has a total population of 1,199 people, consisting of 552 males and 647 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 1,172 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 205 literate and 994 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,191 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maroki

Maroki 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 Maroki

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Maroki. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sukma to Maroki is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Maroki is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maroki

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

Health Facilities in Maroki

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

FAQs about Maroki