Marlapadu - Tangutur, Prakasam

Marlapadu is a village situated in the Tangutur mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tangutur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Marlapadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marlapadu is 591355. The village covers a total geographical area of 934 hectares and falls under the 523272 pincode. Ongole is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Marlapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Marlapadu village had a total population of 2,808 people, including 1,420 males and 1,388 females, living in 710 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.93%, with male literacy at 76.59% and female literacy at 59.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Marlapadu

Marlapadu 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 Marlapadu

Marlapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Surareddipalem, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ongole to Marlapadu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Marlapadu is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marlapadu

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

Health Facilities in Marlapadu

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

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