Marichipur - Balikuda, Jagatsinghapur

Marichipur is a village situated in the Balikuda tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balikuda and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Marichpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marichipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marichipur is 398426. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 754119 pincode. Baliguda is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Marichipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marichipur

As per Census 2011, Marichipur village has a total population of 1,734 people, consisting of 893 males and 841 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,327 literate and 407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 927 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Marichipur

Marichipur 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 Marichipur

Marichipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baliguda to Marichipur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Marichipur is about 37 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 Marichipur

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

Health Facilities in Marichipur

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

FAQs about Marichipur