Marada - Machh Kund, Koraput

Marada is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Ballel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marada is 429606. The village covers a total geographical area of 588 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Marada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Marada

According to the 2011 Census, Marada village had a total population of 510 people, including 238 males and 272 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.46%, with male literacy at 48.22% and female literacy at 18.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 364.

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

Nearby Villages of Marada

Marada 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 Marada

Public transport in the Marada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Marada is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Marada is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marada

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

Health Facilities in Marada

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

FAQs about Marada