Marlaba village, Rayagada block, Gajapati | Pincode 761213

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JALANDHAR KARJEE

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LGD code: 414740
Pincode: 761213
Post office: Rayagada
Population: 983
Households: 230
Literacy rate: 36.6%
Sex ratio: 1056 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 522
Distance to district centre: 30 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 253 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 587 km
Nearest railway station: Gunupur · 19 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: government hospital · 19 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Marlaba compares

By population, Marlaba ranks #13 of 158 villages in Rayagada mandal.

Literacy rate

36.6%

−4.4% vs mandal average

Marlaba: 36.6%
Rayagada mandal: 41.0%
Gajapati district: 45.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,056

−29 vs mandal average

Marlaba: 1,056
Rayagada mandal: 1,085

Household size

people per home

4.3

Same as the mandal average

Marlaba: 4.3
Rayagada mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Marlaba at a glance

Marlaba is a village of 983 people in 230 households (Census 2011) in Rayagada block, Gajapati district, Odisha, the 13th-largest of 158 villages in Rayagada block. Literacy is 37%, 4 points below the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 1,056 women per 1,000 men. It lies 30 km from the Gajapati district centre, 58 km from Veeraghattam, the nearest town, 19 km from Gunupur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 761213, served by Rayagada post office; the LGD village code is 414740. The nearest hospital or health centre is government hospital, 19 km away. The sarpanch is JALANDHAR KARJEE. The population is estimated at 1,159 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Marlaba

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 34
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Marlaba
Total area (ha): 748
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 218.2

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Marlaba

LGD code: 414740
Pincode: 761213
Post office: Rayagada
Population (Census 2011): 983
Population (projected 2026): 1,159
Households: 230
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1056
Literacy rate: 36.6%
Coordinates: 19.20745°N, 83.70107°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JALANDHAR KARJEE
Block / Mandal: Rayagada

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Gajapati district level

Then & Now

Marlaba — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

983

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,159

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

230

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

271

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 983Census 2011
Households: 230Census 2011
Literacy rate: 36.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1056 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1592026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2712026 projection
Active job cards: 93,072MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 57,080MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 999NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gajapati district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gajapati district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gajapati district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Marlaba

Mandal centre

Rayagada · ≈ 4.9 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Gajapati · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 2 min by car · 1 h 14 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,315 people

Veeraghattam · ≈ 58 km

≈ 2 h by car · 2 h 22 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar253 kmcapital
Hyderabad587 km
Kolkata612 km
Chennai773 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGunupur19 km
Bus stopRamanguda Bus Stop4 km
Hospital / PHCgovernment hospital19 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India20 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station24 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management31 km
Police stationl. police station31 km

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Marlaba

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🎓Govt High schoolHigh school<1 km ↗

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Quick answers

People often ask about Marlaba

What is the pincode of Marlaba?

The pincode of Marlaba, Rayagada block, Gajapati district, Odisha is 761213. The post office is Rayagada.

Which post office delivers to Marlaba?

Mail for Marlaba is delivered through Rayagada post office, pincode 761213, in Rayagada block, Gajapati district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Marlaba located?

Marlaba is a village in Rayagada block of Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Marlaba as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Marlaba village has a population of 983 across 230 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Marlaba?

The current sarpanch of Marlaba gram panchayat is JALANDHAR KARJEE.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Marlaba in?

Marlaba falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Marlaba in?

Marlaba falls under the Gunupur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Marlaba?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Marlaba village is 36.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Marlaba?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Marlaba village is 1056 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Marlaba?

12 schemes currently match residents of Marlaba, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Marlaba from Gajapati district centre?

Marlaba is approximately 30 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gajapati district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Marlaba?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Marlaba village is 414740.

Which is the nearest town to Marlaba?

Veeraghattam (population 14,315, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 58 km from Marlaba in a straight line.

How big is Marlaba compared to other villages in Rayagada block?

Marlaba ranks 13 of 158 villages in Rayagada block by Census 2011 population (983 residents).

How far is Marlaba from Bhubaneswar?

Marlaba is about 253 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 329 km.

How far is Marlaba from Hyderabad?

Marlaba is about 587 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 763 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Marlaba?

Gunupur is the nearest railway station to Marlaba, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Marlaba?

Ramanguda Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Marlaba, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Marlaba?

government hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Marlaba, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Marlaba?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Marlaba, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Marlaba?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Marlaba, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MP for Marlaba?

Marlaba is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

Which schools and colleges are near Marlaba?

Within 5 km of Marlaba: Govt High school (under 1 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Marlaba in 2026?

Marlaba is estimated at 1,159 people in 2026, up about 18% from 983 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Marlaba in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Marlaba in Gajapati district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Marlaba?

JALANDHAR KARJEE is the sarpanch of Marlaba gram panchayat, Rayagada block. See the sarpanch list of Rayagada block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-08
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)