Mareigan - Nilagiri, Balasore

Mareigan is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Nilagiri and around 35 km from Baleshwar. Iswarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mareigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mareigan is 393246. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 756019 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Mareigan

According to the 2011 Census, Mareigan village had a total population of 424 people, including 207 males and 217 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.10%, with male literacy at 82.61% and female literacy at 75.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Mareigan

Mareigan 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 Mareigan

Mareigan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Mareigan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mareigan is about 35 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 Mareigan

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

Health Facilities in Mareigan

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

FAQs about Mareigan