Maruvada - Santhabommali, Srikakulam

Maruvada is a village situated in the Santhabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhabommali and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Maruvada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maruvada is 581032. The village covers a total geographical area of 292 hectares and falls under the 532211 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Maruvada

As per Census 2011, Maruvada village has a total population of 1,369 people, consisting of 677 males and 692 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 734 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maruvada

Maruvada 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 Maruvada

Maruvada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotabommali, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 144.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Maruvada is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Maruvada is about 60 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 Maruvada

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

Health Facilities in Maruvada

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

FAQs about Maruvada