Marlad - Titlagarh, Balangir

Marlad is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Marlad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marlad is 421555. The village covers a total geographical area of 443 hectares and falls under the 767066 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Marlad

As per Census 2011, Marlad village has a total population of 1,383 people, consisting of 673 males and 710 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 742 literate and 641 illiterate residents. Additionally, 525 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 282 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Marlad

Marlad 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 Marlad

Marlad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Marlad is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Marlad is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marlad

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

Health Facilities in Marlad

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

FAQs about Marlad