Maraipatta - Bellaguntha, Ganjam

Maraipatta is a village situated in the Bellaguntha tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Gangapur and around 35 km from Chatrapur. Gobara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maraipatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maraipatta is 410687. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 761123 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Maraipatta

According to the 2011 Census, Maraipatta village had a total population of 347 people, including 173 males and 174 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.18%, with male literacy at 86.79% and female literacy at 60.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Maraipatta

Maraipatta 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 Maraipatta

Maraipatta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Maraipatta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Maraipatta 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 Maraipatta

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

Health Facilities in Maraipatta

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

FAQs about Maraipatta