Marchandpur - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Marchandpur is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Baisinga and around 38 km from Baripada. Jugal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marchandpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marchandpur is 390298. The village covers a total geographical area of 1190 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Marchandpur

According to the 2011 Census, Marchandpur village had a total population of 367 people, including 182 males and 185 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.99%, with male literacy at 79.25% and female literacy at 57.40%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Marchandpur

Marchandpur 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 Marchandpur

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Marchandpur. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Marchandpur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Marchandpur is about 38 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 Marchandpur

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

Health Facilities in Marchandpur

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

FAQs about Marchandpur