Maringi - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Maringi is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Garabandha and around 29 km from Paralakhemundi. Labanyagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maringi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maringi is 414956. The village covers a total geographical area of 2126 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Maringi

As per Census 2011, Maringi village has a total population of 502 people, consisting of 242 males and 260 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 257 literate and 245 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 355 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maringi

Maringi 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 Maringi

Public transport in the Maringi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 144.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Maringi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Maringi is about 29 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 Maringi

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

Health Facilities in Maringi

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

FAQs about Maringi