Marchola - Sunderbani, Rajouri

Marchola is a village situated in the Sunderbani tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sunderbani and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Marcholla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marchola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marchola is 001633. The village covers a total geographical area of 652.8 hectares and falls under the 185152 pincode. Rajouri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Marchola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Marchola

According to the 2011 Census, Marchola village had a total population of 1,394 people, including 702 males and 692 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.37%, with male literacy at 89.95% and female literacy at 76.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Marchola

Marchola 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 Marchola

Marchola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Rajouri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajouri to Marchola is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Marchola 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 Marchola

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

Health Facilities in Marchola

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

FAQs about Marchola