Marutha is an area encompassing locations such as Mundappoty, Kettungal, School Kunnu, Chakkappadam, Kanjirathingal, Vendekumpoty, Vengapadam, Mathalappara, Maruthakkadavu, and others.

It is a part of Vazhikkadavu Panchayath and is recognized for its gold deposits along the banks of the Maruthappuzha River.

Some buses end their routes at Chakkappadam, which retains the name Maruthakkadavu to attract passengers.

Chakkappadam serves as the central hub for social services, government facilities, and community gatherings.

Naxalite leader Kappu Devaraj from Andhra Pradesh is included in the list of killed in the incident.

State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways.12,29 and 181.

National highway No.66 passes through Ramanattukara and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai.

During the filtration process, people used to dig huge holes in the surrounding mountains of Marutha and collect the soil, which contained a high concentration of gold.