Martala - Loha, Nanded

Martala is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Martala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Martala is 545242. The village covers a total geographical area of 938 hectares and falls under the 431602 pincode. Nanded is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Martala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Loha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Latur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Martala

According to the 2011 Census, Martala village had a total population of 2,790 people, including 1,420 males and 1,370 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.97%, with male literacy at 83.21% and female literacy at 58.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 612, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,7901,4201,370
Child Population (0–6 yrs)451241210
Scheduled Castes (SC)612309303
Scheduled Tribes (ST)253131122
Literate Population1,660981679
Illiterate Population1,130439691

Nearby Villages of Martala

Martala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KamlajNorth-East2.47 km
Walki Bk.West2.71 km
NandgaonNorth3.08 km
KaudgaonEast3.22 km
KumbhargaonSouth-East3.29 km
Kapshi Bk.South-West3.53 km
HatniSouth-East3.68 km
Chincholi P.u.North3.77 km
Kapshi Kh.South4.19 km
KamlajNorth-East4.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Martala

Martala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mugat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanded to Martala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Martala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Martala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Martala

Where is Martala located?

Martala village is located in Loha Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Martala?

Martala is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Martala?

The pincode of Martala is 431602.

What is the population of Martala?

Martala had a total population of 2,790, including 1,420 males and 1,370 females.

How many households are there in Martala?

Martala had 521 households.

What is the literacy rate in Martala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Martala was 70.97%. Male literacy was 83.21% and female literacy was 58.53%.