Marla village, Similiguda mandal, Koraput | Pincode 764039

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

LAXMI RANI JANI

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LGD code: 430009
Pincode: 764039
Population: 2,072
Households: 562
Literacy rate: 22.8%
Sex ratio: 946 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,305
Distance to district centre: 29 km
Distance to mandal centre: 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Marla compares

By population, Marla ranks #4 of 55 villages in Similiguda mandal.

Literacy rate

22.8%

−11.4% vs mandal average

Marla: 22.8%
Similiguda mandal: 34.2%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

946

−124 vs mandal average

Marla: 946
Similiguda mandal: 1,070

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.1 vs mandal average

Marla: 3.7
Similiguda mandal: 3.8

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

Key facts — Marla

LGD code: 430009
Pincode: 764039
Population (Census 2011): 2,072
Population (projected 2026): 2,443
Households: 562
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 946
Literacy rate: 22.8%
Coordinates: 18.61892°N, 82.94566°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pottangi
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rama Chandra Kadam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: LAXMI RANI JANI
Block / Mandal: Similiguda

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 Koraput district level

Then & Now

Marla — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,072

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,443

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

562

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

663

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: 2,072Census 2011
Households: 562Census 2011
Literacy rate: 22.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 946 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,4432026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6632026 projection
Active job cards: 2,21,868MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,21,626MGNREGA · 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: 1,014NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 41.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 39.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.2%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 · Koraput district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koraput district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koraput 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 Marla

Mandal centre

Similiguda · ≈ 14 km

≈ 30 min by car · 35 min by bike

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District centre

Koraput · ≈ 29 km

≈ 1 h by car · 1 h 11 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 38 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 32 min by bike

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People often ask about Marla

What is the pincode of Marla?

The pincode of Marla, Similiguda mandal, Koraput district, Odisha is 764039.

In which district is Marla located?

Marla is a village in Similiguda mandal of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Marla as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Marla village has a population of 2,072 across 562 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Marla?

The current sarpanch of Marla gram panchayat is LAXMI RANI JANI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Marla in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Marla in?

Marla falls under the Pottangi assembly constituency (AC #145) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Marla?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Marla village is 22.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Marla?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Marla village is 946 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Marla?

12 schemes currently match residents of Marla, 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 Marla from Koraput district centre?

Marla is approximately 29 km (straight-line) from the centre of Koraput district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Marla?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Marla village is 430009.

Which is the nearest town to Marla?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 38 km from Marla in a straight line.

How big is Marla compared to other villages in Similiguda mandal?

Marla ranks 4 of 55 villages in Similiguda mandal by Census 2011 population (2,072 residents).

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