Maradam - Dattirajeru, Vizianagaram

Maradam is a village situated in the Dattirajeru mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dattirajeru and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Maradam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maradam is 582659. The village covers a total geographical area of 694 hectares and falls under the 535580 pincode. Salur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Maradam

According to the 2011 Census, Maradam village had a total population of 2,414 people, including 1,190 males and 1,224 females, living in 669 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.97%, with male literacy at 69.48% and female literacy at 44.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 458.

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

Nearby Villages of Maradam

Maradam 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 Maradam

Maradam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maradam Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Salur to Maradam is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Maradam is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maradam

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

Health Facilities in Maradam

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

FAQs about Maradam