Marar Mendha - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Marar Mendha is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Marar Mendha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marar Mendha is 540757. The village covers a total geographical area of 283 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Marar Mendha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chimur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marar Mendha

As per Census 2011, Marar Mendha village has a total population of 844 people, consisting of 441 males and 403 females. The village has 239 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 602 literate and 242 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 85 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Marar Mendha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population844441403
Child Population (0–6 yrs)904545
Scheduled Castes (SC)1135855
Scheduled Tribes (ST)854540
Literate Population602350252
Illiterate Population24291151

Nearby Villages of Marar Mendha

Marar Mendha 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)
KaletaNorth1.62 km
UchaliNorth-West1.63 km
ChandaliNorth-East1.96 km
KhedmaktaSouth-East1.98 km
MayarSouth2.00 km
LakhapurWest2.31 km
Uchali ChakNorth-West2.55 km
KahaliEast2.86 km
SaigataSouth-West2.91 km
Tumdi MendhaSouth3.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marar Mendha

Marar Mendha 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 Kirmiti Mendha, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Marar Mendha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Marar Mendha is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marar Mendha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Marar Mendha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Marar Mendha

Where is Marar Mendha located?

Marar Mendha village is located in Brahmapuri Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marar Mendha?

Marar Mendha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Marar Mendha?

The pincode of Marar Mendha is 441206.

What is the population of Marar Mendha?

Marar Mendha has a total population of 844, including 441 males and 403 females.

How many households are there in Marar Mendha?

There are 239 households in Marar Mendha.

What is the literacy rate in Marar Mendha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marar Mendha is 71.33%. Male literacy is 79.37% and female literacy is 62.53%.