Marlaba - Rayagada, Gajapati

Marlaba is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Marlaba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marlaba is 414740. The village covers a total geographical area of 748 hectares and falls under the 761213 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Marlaba

According to the 2011 Census, Marlaba village had a total population of 983 people, including 478 males and 505 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.44%, with male literacy at 58.35% and female literacy at 31.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 438.

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

Nearby Villages of Marlaba

Marlaba 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 Marlaba

Marlaba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Marlaba is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Marlaba is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marlaba

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

Health Facilities in Marlaba

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

FAQs about Marlaba