Maroda - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Maroda is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 90 km from Narendra Nagar and around 80 km from New Tehri. Niger serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maroda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maroda is 044596. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.56 hectares and falls under the 249145 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Maroda

According to the 2011 Census, Maroda village had a total population of 107 people, including 50 males and 57 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 1,140 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.84%, with male literacy at 89.74% and female literacy at 46.15%.

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

Nearby Villages of Maroda

Maroda 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 Maroda

Maroda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Maroda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Maroda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maroda

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

Health Facilities in Maroda

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

FAQs about Maroda