Marikuppe - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Marikuppe is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Magadi and around 45 km from Ramanagara. Lakkenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marikuppe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marikuppe is 625906. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.72 hectares and falls under the 562127 pincode. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Marikuppe

As per Census 2011, Marikuppe village has a total population of 599 people, consisting of 290 males and 309 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 438 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population599290309
Child Population (0–6 yrs)472126
Scheduled Castes (SC)552332
Scheduled Tribes (ST)624
Literate Population438244194
Illiterate Population16146115

Nearby Villages of Marikuppe

Marikuppe 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)
HakkinaluWest1.88 km
PemmanahalliSouth-East2.05 km
ThirumalapuraSouth-West2.30 km
BasavenahalliEast2.32 km
KadukarenahalliNorth-East2.64 km
GarageswarapuraWest2.95 km
GudemaranahalliWest3.26 km
KothagondanahalliSouth-West3.46 km
BeeravaraNorth-West3.82 km
MalluruSouth3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marikuppe

Public transport in the Marikuppe is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Marikuppe is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Marikuppe is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marikuppe

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

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

Health Facilities in Marikuppe

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

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

FAQs about Marikuppe

Where is Marikuppe located?

Marikuppe village is located in Magadi Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marikuppe?

The Gram Panchayat of Marikuppe is Lakkenahalli.

What is the pincode of Marikuppe?

The pincode of Marikuppe is 562127.

What is the population of Marikuppe?

Marikuppe has a total population of 599, including 290 males and 309 females.

How many households are there in Marikuppe?

There are 159 households in Marikuppe.

What is the literacy rate in Marikuppe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marikuppe is 73.12%. Male literacy is 84.14% and female literacy is 62.78%.