Marthapur - Balipatna, Khordha

Marthapur is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Marthapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marthapur is 407643. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 19 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 Jayadev Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marthapur

As per Census 2011, Marthapur village has a total population of 1,569 people, consisting of 780 males and 789 females. The village has 373 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,119 literate and 450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 709 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Marthapur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Marthapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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