Maradarajapuram - Palasa, Srikakulam

Maradarajapuram is a village situated in the Palasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasa and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Pedanchala serves as the Grama Panchayat for Maradarajapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maradarajapuram is 580256. The village covers a total geographical area of 16 hectares and falls under the 532221 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Maradarajapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Maradarajapuram village had a total population of 443 people, including 231 males and 212 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.12%, with male literacy at 98.03% and female literacy at 91.94%.

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

Nearby Villages of Maradarajapuram

Maradarajapuram 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 Maradarajapuram

Maradarajapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 150.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Maradarajapuram is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Maradarajapuram is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maradarajapuram

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

Health Facilities in Maradarajapuram

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

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