Marding - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi
Marding is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Urladani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marding village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Marding is 422570. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.
Marding village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Marding
As per Census 2011, Marding village has a total population of 330 people, consisting of 141 males and 189 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,340 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 77 literate and 253 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 240 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Marding are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 330 | 141 | 189 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 76 | 30 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 240 | 98 | 142 |
| Literate Population | 77 | 39 | 38 |
| Illiterate Population | 253 | 102 | 151 |
Nearby Villages of Marding
Marding is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Marding
Public transport in the Marding is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Marding is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Marding
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Marding village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Marding
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Marding village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Marding
Where is Marding located?
Marding village is located in Madanpur Rampur Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Marding?
The Gram Panchayat of Marding is Urladani.
What is the pincode of Marding?
The pincode of Marding is 766102.
What is the population of Marding?
Marding has a total population of 330, including 141 males and 189 females.
How many households are there in Marding?
There are 65 households in Marding.
What is the literacy rate in Marding?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marding is 23.33%. Male literacy is 27.66% and female literacy is 20.11%.