Maranda

Maranda is a village located in Palampur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 2km away from district headquarter Palampur. Palampur is the sub-district headquarter of Maranda village. As per 2009 stats, Rajpur is the gram panchayat of Maranda village.

Here you can discover what makes Maranda unique in its vibrant Palampur-Kangra region. You’ll see Maranda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Maranda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maranda is 011651. The village spans a total geographical area of 43 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176102. Palampur is nearest town to Maranda village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Maranda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Palampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Maranda

Population of Maranda

According to the 2011 Census, Maranda has a total population of about 503, with approximately 250 males and 253 females. The sex ratio is around 1012 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 149 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 7. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.52%, with male literacy at about 82.00% and female literacy near 77.08%. There are around 119 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Maranda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Maranda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Maranda. As per the 2011 stats, Maranda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Maranda

Knowing the nearby villages of Maranda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Maranda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maranda