Maradi - Dharakote, Ganjam

Maradi is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from Badagada and around 85 km from Chatrapur. Manikyapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maradi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maradi is 411152. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Maradi

According to the 2011 Census, Maradi village had a total population of 375 people, including 178 males and 197 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.77%, with male literacy at 64.90% and female literacy at 28.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Maradi

Maradi 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 Maradi

Maradi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Maradi is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Maradi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maradi

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

Health Facilities in Maradi

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

FAQs about Maradi