Marchanahalli - Channapatna, Bengaluru South

Marchanahalli is a village situated in the Channapatna taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Channapatna and around 21 km from Ramanagara. Mudagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marchanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marchanahalli is 626227. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.88 hectares and falls under the 562160 pincode. Channapatna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Marchanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Channapatna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marchanahalli

As per Census 2011, Marchanahalli village has a total population of 1,207 people, consisting of 598 males and 609 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 752 literate and 455 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Marchanahalli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,207598609
Child Population (0–6 yrs)894346
Scheduled Castes (SC)1537479
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population752422330
Illiterate Population455176279

Nearby Villages of Marchanahalli

Marchanahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThippurWest1.26 km
MadapuradadoddiNorth1.34 km
Koornagere State ForestEast1.36 km
KukkurSouth-East1.91 km
MadanaikanahalliSouth-West2.28 km
NidaghattaNorth-West2.30 km
BelakereNorth-East2.45 km
KoornagereEast2.90 km
DhabanagundaNorth3.00 km
GovindanahalliEast3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marchanahalli

Marchanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidaghatta, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channapatna to Marchanahalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Marchanahalli is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marchanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Marchanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Marchanahalli

Where is Marchanahalli located?

Marchanahalli village is located in Channapatna Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marchanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Marchanahalli is Mudagere.

What is the pincode of Marchanahalli?

The pincode of Marchanahalli is 562160.

What is the population of Marchanahalli?

Marchanahalli has a total population of 1,207, including 598 males and 609 females.

How many households are there in Marchanahalli?

There are 294 households in Marchanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Marchanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marchanahalli is 62.30%. Male literacy is 70.57% and female literacy is 54.19%.