Marlapadu - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Marlapadu is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Marlapadu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marlapadu is 580653. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 532218 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 11 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 794 people, including 401 males and 393 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.67%, with male literacy at 77.35% and female literacy at 51.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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 Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 152.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Marlapadu is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Marlapadu is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. 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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