Marha - Campierganj, Gorakhpur

Marha is a village situated in the Campierganj tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Campierganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Marha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marha is 185018. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.73 hectares and falls under the 273161 pincode. Pipiganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Marha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Marha

According to the 2011 Census, Marha village had a total population of 1,197 people, including 610 males and 587 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.94%, with male literacy at 71.84% and female literacy at 42.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395.

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

Nearby Villages of Marha

Marha 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 Marha

Marha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Peppeganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipiganj to Marha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Marha is about 35 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 Marha

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

Health Facilities in Marha

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

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