Marhera - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Marhera is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Bahiyatikur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marhera is 497600. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.42 hectares and falls under the 481441 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Marhera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Marhera

As per Census 2011, Marhera village has a total population of 686 people, consisting of 336 males and 350 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 476 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Marhera

Marhera 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 Marhera

Marhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Marhera is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Marhera is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marhera

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

Health Facilities in Marhera

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

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