Maranda - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Maranda is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Bahalda and around 109 km from Baripada. Moranda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maranda is 387521. The village covers a total geographical area of 390 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Maranda

According to the 2011 Census, Maranda village had a total population of 1,227 people, including 556 males and 671 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 1,207 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.43%, with male literacy at 75.16% and female literacy at 57.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 932.

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

Nearby Villages of Maranda

Maranda 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 Maranda

Maranda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Maranda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Maranda is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maranda

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

Health Facilities in Maranda

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

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