Marhata village, Pratappur tehsil | Pincode 497223

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

pawan ram

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LGD code: 432224
Pincode: 497223
Post office: Pratappur (Surguja)
Population: 980
Households: 214
Literacy rate: 60.2%
Sex ratio: 964 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 472

Census 2011 · in context

How Marhata compares

By population, Marhata ranks #64 of 115 villages in Pratappur mandal.

Literacy rate

60.2%

+15.0% vs mandal average

Marhata: 60.2%
Pratappur mandal: 45.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

964

−24 vs mandal average

Marhata: 964
Pratappur mandal: 988

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.1 vs mandal average

Marhata: 4.6
Pratappur mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Marhata at a glance

Marhata is a village of 980 people in 214 households (Census 2011) in Pratappur tehsil, Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh, the 64th-largest of 115 villages in Pratappur tehsil. Literacy is 60%, 15 points above the tehsil average of 45% and the sex ratio is 964 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 497223, served by Pratappur (Surguja) post office; the LGD village code is 432224. The sarpanch is pawan ram, and the village votes in Bhanupratappur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Savitri Manoj Mandavi. The population is estimated at 1,155 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Marhata

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JARHI
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MARHATA
Total area (ha): 543.47
Irrigated area (ha): 21.1
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Marhata

LGD code: 432224
Pincode: 497223
Post office: Pratappur (Surguja)
Population (Census 2011): 980
Population (projected 2026): 1,155
Households: 214
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 964
Literacy rate: 60.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bhanupratappur
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Savitri Manoj Mandavi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: pawan ram
Block / Mandal: Pratappur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Surajpur district level

Then & Now

Marhata — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

980

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,155

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

214

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

252

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 980Census 2011
Households: 214Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 964 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1552026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2522026 projection
Active job cards: 1,20,927MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 86,790MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 916NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 68.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 75.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Surajpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Surajpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Surajpur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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People often ask about Marhata

What is the pincode of Marhata?

The pincode of Marhata, Pratappur tehsil, Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh is 497223. The post office is Pratappur (Surguja).

Which post office delivers to Marhata?

Mail for Marhata is delivered through Pratappur (Surguja) post office, pincode 497223, in Pratappur tehsil, Surajpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Marhata located?

Marhata is a village in Pratappur tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Marhata as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Marhata village has a population of 980 across 214 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Marhata?

The current sarpanch of Marhata gram panchayat is pawan ram.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Marhata in?

Marhata falls under the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Marhata in?

Marhata falls under the Bhanupratappur assembly constituency (AC #80) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Marhata?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Marhata village is 60.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Marhata?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Marhata village is 964 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Marhata?

12 schemes currently match residents of Marhata, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Marhata?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Marhata village is 432224.

How big is Marhata compared to other villages in Pratappur tehsil?

Marhata ranks 64 of 115 villages in Pratappur tehsil by Census 2011 population (980 residents).

Who is the MLA of Marhata?

Marhata falls under Bhanupratappur assembly constituency (AC 80). The sitting MLA is Savitri Manoj Mandavi (INC).

Who is the MP for Marhata?

Marhata is in Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhojraj Nag (BJP).

What is the population of Marhata in 2026?

Marhata is estimated at 1,155 people in 2026, up about 18% from 980 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Marhata in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Marhata in Surajpur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Marhata?

pawan ram is the sarpanch of Marhata gram panchayat, Pratappur tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Pratappur tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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Make local body, panchayat polls more transparent, inclusive and tech-driven: Chhattisgarh Governor

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What is the population of Marhata as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Marhata?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Marhata in?

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What is the literacy rate in Marhata?

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How big is Marhata compared to other villages in Pratappur tehsil?

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What is the population of Marhata in 2026?

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Latest posts

Chhattisgarh sugar mill distributes 50 kg sugar to over 11,000 shareholder farmers at Rs 30/kg

Make local body, panchayat polls more transparent, inclusive and tech-driven: Chhattisgarh Governor

In a rare debate, Baghel and Vijay Sharma spar over PM Awas Yojana in Chhattisgarh

Notable persons of Marhata

Open jobs in Marhata

Upcoming events

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Bastar Dussehra

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

News from Surajpur & Chhattisgarh

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