Marutham - Kalavai, Ranipet

Marutham is a village situated in the Kalavai taluka of Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. Pali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marutham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marutham is 630776. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.59 hectares and falls under the 604407 pincode. Kalavai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Marutham village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arcot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arakkonam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marutham

According to the 2011 Census, Marutham village had a total population of 383 people, including 202 males and 181 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.93%, with male literacy at 94.51% and female literacy at 80.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population383202181
Child Population (0–6 yrs)352015
Scheduled Castes (SC)744331
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1073
Literate Population306172134
Illiterate Population773047

Nearby Villages of Marutham

Marutham 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PaliWest1.30 km
ThenmanapakkamSouth1.43 km
SembakkamNorth1.57 km
IrungurSouth-East1.91 km
DonimeduWest2.23 km
KodaliNorth-West2.45 km
MelnelliNorth-East2.92 km
VadugapattuSouth-East3.36 km
AroorSouth-West3.68 km
VembiNorth-West3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marutham

Marutham is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sedarampattu, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalavai to Marutham is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marutham

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Marutham

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Marutham

Where is Marutham located?

Marutham village is located in Kalavai Taluka, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Marutham?

The Gram Panchayat of Marutham is Pali.

What is the pincode of Marutham?

The pincode of Marutham is 604407.

What is the population of Marutham?

Marutham had a total population of 383, including 202 males and 181 females.

How many households are there in Marutham?

Marutham had 108 households.

What is the literacy rate in Marutham?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marutham was 87.93%. Male literacy was 94.51% and female literacy was 80.72%.