Marrivalasa - K.Kotapadu, Anakapalli

Marrivalasa is a village situated in the K.Kotapadu mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from K.kotapadu and around 48 km from Visakhapatnam. Marri Valasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marrivalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marrivalasa is 586010. The village covers a total geographical area of 832 hectares and falls under the 535183 pincode. Anakapalle is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Marrivalasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Marrivalasa

As per Census 2011, Marrivalasa village has a total population of 1,258 people, consisting of 661 males and 597 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 550 literate and 708 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Marrivalasa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,258661597
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1749777
Scheduled Castes (SC)1547282
Literate Population550330220
Illiterate Population708331377

Nearby Villages of Marrivalasa

Marrivalasa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PathavalasaSouth-East1.10 km
Kavi Konda AgraharamSouth-West1.65 km
DalivalasaNorth-West2.18 km
GotlamEast2.23 km
SudivalasaSouth-East2.71 km
SrungavaramNorth-East2.84 km
GavarapalemNorth-West3.63 km
PindrangiNorth4.09 km
CheedivalasaEast4.40 km
SingannadorapalemWest4.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marrivalasa

Marrivalasa 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 Kottavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anakapalle to Marrivalasa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Marrivalasa is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marrivalasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Marrivalasa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Marrivalasa

Where is Marrivalasa located?

Marrivalasa village is located in K.Kotapadu Mandal, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marrivalasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Marrivalasa is Marri Valasa.

What is the pincode of Marrivalasa?

The pincode of Marrivalasa is 535183.

What is the population of Marrivalasa?

Marrivalasa has a total population of 1,258, including 661 males and 597 females.

How many households are there in Marrivalasa?

There are 328 households in Marrivalasa.

What is the literacy rate in Marrivalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marrivalasa is 43.72%. Male literacy is 49.92% and female literacy is 36.85%.