Marda - Warora, Chandrapur

Marda is a village situated in the Warora tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warora and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Marada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marda is 540192. The village covers a total geographical area of 811.82 hectares and falls under the 442907 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Marda

As per Census 2011, Marda village has a total population of 979 people, consisting of 509 males and 470 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 762 literate and 217 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population979509470
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945044
Scheduled Castes (SC)733934
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412219
Literate Population762425337
Illiterate Population21784133

Nearby Villages of Marda

Marda 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)
AashtiSouth-East2.26 km
EkonaNorth-West2.43 km
WanojaNorth-East2.80 km
MuktaWest3.07 km
DandgaonSouth-West3.15 km
Zagada (ujad)West3.63 km
ApatiSouth3.99 km
TulanaSouth-East4.00 km
Nagala RithNorth-East4.31 km
GorajSouth-West4.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marda

Marda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Warora, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Marda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Marda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marda

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

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

Health Facilities in Marda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Marda

Where is Marda located?

Marda village is located in Warora Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marda?

The Gram Panchayat of Marda is Marada.

What is the pincode of Marda?

The pincode of Marda is 442907.

What is the population of Marda?

Marda has a total population of 979, including 509 males and 470 females.

How many households are there in Marda?

There are 250 households in Marda.

What is the literacy rate in Marda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marda is 77.83%. Male literacy is 83.50% and female literacy is 71.70%.