Maranga - Banki, Cuttack
Maranga is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Baidyeswar and around 86 km from Cuttack. Kalapathar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maranga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Maranga is 398862. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 754009 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Maranga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Banki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Maranga
Maranga 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Parsurampur | West | 0.72 km |
| Madhuapalli | East | 1.34 km |
| Dholaberena | South | 1.38 km |
| Baghei | North-East | 1.47 km |
| Lemberi | South | 1.90 km |
| Gureipalli | South-East | 2.01 km |
| Manipur | North-West | 2.26 km |
| Khajuripada | East | 2.90 km |
| Khairapanga | North-East | 3.01 km |
| Kendupalli | North | 3.06 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Maranga
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Maranga. The nearest railway station is Dhaulimuhan, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Maranga is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Maranga is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Maranga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Maranga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Maranga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maranga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Maranga
Where is Maranga located?
Maranga village is located in Banki Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Maranga?
The Gram Panchayat of Maranga is Kalapathar.
What is the pincode of Maranga?
The pincode of Maranga is 754009.