Marapalle - Kuppam, Chittoor

Marapalle is a village situated in the Kuppam mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuppam and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Urlaobanapalle serves as the Grama Panchayat for Marapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marapalle is 596953. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 517425 pincode. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Marapalle

According to the 2011 Census, Marapalle village had a total population of 397 people, including 203 males and 194 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.19%, with male literacy at 77.09% and female literacy at 65.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Marapalle

Marapalle 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 Marapalle

Marapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuppam, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punganur to Marapalle is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Marapalle is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marapalle

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

Health Facilities in Marapalle

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

FAQs about Marapalle