Marri - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Marri is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Marri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marri is 497824. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.86 hectares and falls under the 481226 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Marri

According to the 2011 Census, Marri village had a total population of 1,190 people, including 571 males and 619 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.29%, with male literacy at 90.26% and female literacy at 72.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Marri

Marri 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 Marri

Marri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balaghat, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Marri is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marri

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

Health Facilities in Marri

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

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