Marthapur - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Marthapur is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Marthapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marthapur is 402611. The village covers a total geographical area of 336 hectares and falls under the 759023 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Marthapur

As per Census 2011, Marthapur village has a total population of 2,498 people, consisting of 1,290 males and 1,208 females. The village has 545 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,894 literate and 604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 585 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 213 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Marthapur

Marthapur 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 Marthapur

Marthapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Marthapur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Marthapur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marthapur

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

Health Facilities in Marthapur

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

FAQs about Marthapur