Malapur - Sandur, Ballari

Malapur is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Sandur and around 43 km from Bellary. Vittalapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malapur is 605031. The village covers a total geographical area of 960.71 hectares and falls under the 583128 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Malapur

According to the 2011 Census, Malapur village had a total population of 1,155 people, including 563 males and 592 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.36%, with male literacy at 63.68% and female literacy at 39.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,034.

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

Nearby Villages of Malapur

Malapur 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 Malapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Malapur. The nearest railway station is Toranagallu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Malapur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Malapur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malapur

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

Health Facilities in Malapur

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

FAQs about Malapur