Marala - Bukkapatnam, Sri Sathya Sai

Marala is a village situated in the Bukkapatnam mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Bukkapatnam and around 70 km from Anantapur. Marala village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marala is 595278. The village covers a total geographical area of 2617 hectares and falls under the 515159 pincode. Dharmavaram is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Marala

According to the 2011 Census, Marala village had a total population of 4,143 people, including 2,083 males and 2,060 females, living in 1,128 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.31%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 41.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 567.

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

Nearby Villages of Marala

Marala 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 Marala

Marala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mudigubba, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmavaram to Marala is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Marala is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marala

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

Health Facilities in Marala

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

FAQs about Marala