Marachhera - Kamalpur, Dhalai

Marachhera is a village situated in the Kamalpur subdivision of Dhalai district, Tripura. It is located approximately 25 km from Salema and around 47 km from Ambassa. Maracherra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marachhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marachhera is 272425. The village covers a total geographical area of 735 hectares and falls under the 799285 pincode. Kamalpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Marachhera

According to the 2011 Census, Marachhera village had a total population of 2,961 people, including 1,547 males and 1,414 females, living in 671 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.18%, with male literacy at 98.59% and female literacy at 93.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 818, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 497.

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

Nearby Villages of Marachhera

Marachhera 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 Marachhera

Marachhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumarghat, while the nearest airport is Kamalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamalpur to Marachhera is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambassa to Marachhera is about 47 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 Marachhera

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

Health Facilities in Marachhera

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

FAQs about Marachhera