Maroda - Mul, Chandrapur

Maroda is a village situated in the Mul tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mul and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Maroda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maroda is 541366. The village covers a total geographical area of 1849.68 hectares and falls under the 441224 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Maroda

According to the 2011 Census, Maroda village had a total population of 4,190 people, including 2,092 males and 2,098 females, living in 1,039 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.00%, with male literacy at 72.71% and female literacy at 59.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 683, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,1902,0922,098
Child Population (0–6 yrs)402216186
Scheduled Castes (SC)683351332
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331165166
Literate Population2,5001,3641,136
Illiterate Population1,690728962

Nearby Villages of Maroda

Maroda 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)
Morwahi MalEast2.73 km
ChicholiSouth2.82 km
Ushrala ChakNorth-East3.48 km
Somnath PrakalpWest3.74 km
Chak KatwanSouth3.83 km
Padzari RithNorth4.31 km
Morwahi ChakEast4.44 km
BhadurniNorth5.30 km
Katwan MalSouth-West5.33 km
Belgata MalNorth-East5.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maroda

Maroda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maroda, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Maroda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Maroda is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maroda

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

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

Health Facilities in Maroda

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

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

FAQs about Maroda

Where is Maroda located?

Maroda village is located in Mul Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Maroda?

Maroda is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Maroda?

The pincode of Maroda is 441224.

What is the population of Maroda?

Maroda had a total population of 4,190, including 2,092 males and 2,098 females.

How many households are there in Maroda?

Maroda had 1,039 households.

What is the literacy rate in Maroda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maroda was 66.00%. Male literacy was 72.71% and female literacy was 59.41%.