Marchima - Mohana, Gajapati

Marchima is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Liliguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marchima village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marchima is 413803. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Marchima

According to the 2011 Census, Marchima village had a total population of 155 people, including 69 males and 86 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,246 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.04%, with male literacy at 52.63% and female literacy at 32.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Marchima

Marchima 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 Marchima

Public transport in the Marchima is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Marchima is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Marchima is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marchima

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

Health Facilities in Marchima

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

FAQs about Marchima