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

As per Census 2011, Mareigaon village has a total population of 2,276 people, consisting of 1,163 males and 1,113 females. The village has 480 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,853 literate and 423 illiterate residents. Additionally, 665 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2761,1631,113
Child Population (0–6 yrs)263131132
Scheduled Castes (SC)665327338
Scheduled Tribes (ST)14104
Literate Population1,853971882
Illiterate Population423192231

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JagannathpurSouth1.30 km
BetiraWest1.30 km
KhaparakhaiNorth-East1.51 km
ChandiabiranchipurSouth-West1.68 km
ElakanaWest1.91 km
JalakalangaWest2.10 km
SankhanaNorth2.13 km
SilandiEast2.25 km
BasantiaSouth-East2.27 km
GopaNorth-West2.35 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mareigaon

Where is Mareigaon located?

Mareigaon village is located in Hatadihi Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mareigaon?

Mareigaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mareigaon?

The pincode of Mareigaon is 758026.

What is the population of Mareigaon?

Mareigaon has a total population of 2,276, including 1,163 males and 1,113 females.

How many households are there in Mareigaon?

There are 480 households in Mareigaon.

What is the literacy rate in Mareigaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mareigaon is 81.41%. Male literacy is 83.49% and female literacy is 79.25%.