Marella - Mundlamuru, Prakasam

Marella is a village situated in the Mundlamuru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundlamuru and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Marella village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marella is 590783. The village covers a total geographical area of 2184 hectares and falls under the 523201 pincode. Vinukonda is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Marella

According to the 2011 Census, Marella village had a total population of 4,510 people, including 2,340 males and 2,170 females, living in 1,083 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.29%, with male literacy at 66.96% and female literacy at 42.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,780, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Marella

Marella 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 Marella

Marella is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinukonda, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vinukonda to Marella is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Marella is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marella

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

Health Facilities in Marella

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

FAQs about Marella