Maruwada - Jiyyammavalasa, Parvathipuram Manyam

Maruwada is a village situated in the Jiyyammavalasa mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Jiyyammavalasa and around 131 km from Vizianagaram. Alamanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maruwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maruwada is 582052. The village covers a total geographical area of 451 hectares and falls under the 535594 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Maruwada

As per Census 2011, Maruwada village has a total population of 525 people, consisting of 385 males and 140 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 363 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 412 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 376 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maruwada

Maruwada 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 Maruwada

Maruwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gumada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Maruwada is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Maruwada is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maruwada

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

Health Facilities in Maruwada

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

FAQs about Maruwada