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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Marala village has a total population of 4,143 people, consisting of 2,083 males and 2,060 females. The village has 1,128 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 411 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,027 literate and 2,116 illiterate residents. Additionally, 311 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 567 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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