Maruar - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Maruar is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Pindapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maruar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maruar is 428434. The village covers a total geographical area of 1670 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Maruar

According to the 2011 Census, Maruar village had a total population of 1,259 people, including 624 males and 635 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.69%, with male literacy at 52.50% and female literacy at 31.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 828.

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

Nearby Villages of Maruar

Maruar 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 Maruar

Maruar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Maruar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Maruar is about 40 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 Maruar

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

Health Facilities in Maruar

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

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