Marichakona - Kolnara, Rayagada

Marichakona is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Rayagada and around 60 km from Rayagada . Katikana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marichakona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marichakona is 426507. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Marichakona

As per Census 2011, Marichakona village has a total population of 305 people, consisting of 150 males and 155 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 305 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Marichakona

Marichakona 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 Marichakona

Marichakona is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Marichakona is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Marichakona is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marichakona

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

Health Facilities in Marichakona

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

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