Mareigaon - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Mareigaon is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Nandipada and around 97 km from Kendujhar. Mareigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mareigaon is 387195. The village covers a total geographical area of 273 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Mareigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mareigaon village had a total population of 2,276 people, including 1,163 males and 1,113 females, living in 480 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.05%, with male literacy at 94.09% and female literacy at 89.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 665, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Mareigaon

Mareigaon 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 Mareigaon

Mareigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Mareigaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Mareigaon is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mareigaon

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

Health Facilities in Mareigaon

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

FAQs about Mareigaon