Marikel - Bano, Simdega

Marikel is a village situated in the Bano subdivision of Simdega district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bano and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Simdega. Dumariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marikel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marikel is 376772. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 835201 pincode.

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

Population of Marikel

As per Census 2011, Marikel village has a total population of 185 people, consisting of 89 males and 96 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 1,078 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 93 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1858996
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22814
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1216061
Literate Population936330
Illiterate Population922666

Nearby Villages of Marikel

Marikel 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DumbariyaNorth2.18 km
RaikeraSouth2.37 km
KarkataSouth-West3.64 km
SotasoyaNorth-West3.88 km
PangurWest4.44 km
TembroSouth-West4.58 km
SauberaEast4.71 km
SikromNorth-West4.90 km
BiruliSouth-East5.10 km
KenwgutuSouth-East5.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marikel

Marikel is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parbatonia, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Simdega to Marikel is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marikel

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Marikel

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Marikel

Where is Marikel located?

Marikel village is located in Bano Subdivision, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marikel?

The Gram Panchayat of Marikel is Dumariya.

What is the pincode of Marikel?

The pincode of Marikel is 835201.

What is the population of Marikel?

Marikel has a total population of 185, including 89 males and 96 females.

How many households are there in Marikel?

There are 36 households in Marikel.

What is the literacy rate in Marikel?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marikel is 50.27%. Male literacy is 70.79% and female literacy is 31.25%.