Marteru - Penumantra, West Godavari

Marteru is a village situated in the Penumantra mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Penumantra and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Marteru village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marteru is 588649. The village covers a total geographical area of 296 hectares and falls under the 534122 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Marteru

According to the 2011 Census, Marteru village had a total population of 7,527 people, including 3,710 males and 3,817 females, living in 2,080 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.77%, with male literacy at 88.50% and female literacy at 85.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Marteru

Marteru 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 Marteru

Marteru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinta Parru Ha, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Marteru is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Marteru is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marteru

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

Health Facilities in Marteru

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

FAQs about Marteru