Maroda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maroda
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Maroda
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 Maroda
Location in Uttarakhand
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| Country |  India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Division | Garhwal |
| District | Pauri Garhwal |
| Population | |
| • Total | 750 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Spoken | Garhwali |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Maroda is a small village in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India. It is a peaceful place surrounded by beautiful nature.
Where is Maroda?
Maroda is located in the mountains of Uttarakhand. It is about 9 kilometers (about 5.6 miles) from Devprayag. You can find it on the road that leads to Sabdar Khal and Pauri.
The village sits at the bottom of the hills near the Jai Danda Nagraja Mandir. This is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Krishna.
Life in Maroda
Maroda is part of the Pauri Garhwal district. The main language spoken here is Garhwali.
For bigger needs like hospitals, large markets, or government offices, people usually go to Pauri. This town has more services available. Smaller markets are closer by in places like Devprayag, Sabdarkhal, and Sirala.
Nature and Water
Maroda is surrounded by lovely mountains and thick forests. The village gets its water from a special place called PANDHER. This water source is about 1.5 kilometers (about 0.9 miles) away. Fresh and clear water flows right out of the mountains there.
Getting Around
The main bus station for Maroda is about 5 kilometers (about 3.1 miles) from the village. It is called DHAUDA. This bus stand is used by people from Maroda and other nearby villages too.
