Marsigan - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Marsigan is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Udala and around 44 km from Baripada. Jaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marsigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marsigan is 391082. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Marsigan

As per Census 2011, Marsigan village has a total population of 686 people, consisting of 319 males and 367 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 1,150 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 434 literate and 252 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 546 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Marsigan

Marsigan 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 Marsigan

Marsigan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Marsigan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Marsigan is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marsigan

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

Health Facilities in Marsigan

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

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