Marha - Amanganj, Panna

Marha is a village situated in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amanganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marha is 459055. The village covers a total geographical area of 1822.18 hectares and falls under the 488441 pincode. Amanganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Marha

According to the 2011 Census, Marha village had a total population of 410 people, including 202 males and 208 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.46%, with male literacy at 37.01% and female literacy at 39.87%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

Nearby Villages of Marha

Marha 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 Marha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Marha. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amanganj to Marha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Marha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marha

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

Health Facilities in Marha

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

FAQs about Marha