Marutala - Sandur, Ballari

Marutala is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Sandur and around 28 km from Bellary. Anthapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marutala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marutala is 605027. The village covers a total geographical area of 798.72 hectares and falls under the 583152 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Marutala 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 Marutala

According to the 2011 Census, Marutala village had a total population of 205 people, including 108 males and 97 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.98%, with male literacy at 61.36% and female literacy at 30.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Marutala

Marutala 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 Marutala

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Marutala. The nearest railway station is Toranagallu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Marutala is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Marutala is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marutala

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

Health Facilities in Marutala

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

FAQs about Marutala