Marhra - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Marhra is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Shenduri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marhra is 213607. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.17 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Marhra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghorawal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marhra

According to the 2011 Census, Marhra village had a total population of 669 people, including 363 males and 306 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 843 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.29%, with male literacy at 80.82% and female literacy at 51.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247.

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

Nearby Villages of Marhra

Marhra 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 Marhra

Marhra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Roberts Ganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Marhra is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Marhra is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marhra

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

Health Facilities in Marhra

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

FAQs about Marhra