Maruagaon

Maruagaon is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.8km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 75.5km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Gaisal Ii is the gram panchayat of Maruagaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Maruagaon unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Maruagaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Maruagaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maruagaon is 309027. The village spans a total geographical area of 338.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733213. Islampur is nearest town to Maruagaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Maruagaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Maruagaon

Population of Maruagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Maruagaon has a total population of about 2,473, with approximately 1,264 males and 1,209 females. The sex ratio is around 956 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 494 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 92 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 405. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.08%, with male literacy at about 55.22% and female literacy near 40.61%. There are around 480 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Maruagaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Maruagaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Maruagaon. As per the 2011 stats, Maruagaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Maruagaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Maruagaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Maruagaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maruagaon