Marupalle - Gajapathinagaram, Vizianagaram

Marupalle is a village situated in the Gajapathinagaram mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gajapathinagaram and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Marupally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marupalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marupalle is 582732. The village covers a total geographical area of 1363 hectares and falls under the 535270 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Marupalle

According to the 2011 Census, Marupalle village had a total population of 4,607 people, including 2,241 males and 2,366 females, living in 1,147 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.39%, with male literacy at 47.59% and female literacy at 33.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Marupalle

Marupalle 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 Marupalle

Marupalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gajapatinagaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Marupalle is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marupalle

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

Health Facilities in Marupalle

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

FAQs about Marupalle