Marasur - Anekal, Bengaluru Urban

Marasur is a village situated in the Anekal taluka of Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Anekal and around 32 km from Bangalore. Marasur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marasur is 613316. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.87 hectares. Anekal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Marasur

As per Census 2011, Marasur village has a total population of 3,034 people, consisting of 1,641 males and 1,393 females. The village has 770 households and a sex ratio of 848 females per 1,000 males. There are 344 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,170 literate and 864 illiterate residents. Additionally, 791 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0341,6411,393
Child Population (0–6 yrs)344173171
Scheduled Castes (SC)791387404
Scheduled Tribes (ST)372611
Literate Population2,1701,268902
Illiterate Population864373491

Nearby Villages of Marasur

Marasur 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)
ByagadadenahalliSouth-West1.45 km
AvadadenahalliSouth1.51 km
MadivalaNorth-East1.57 km
NaganaikanahalliWest1.97 km
Marasur AgraharaEast2.04 km
KunmadivalaSouth-West2.14 km
Kammasandra AgraharaSouth-West2.54 km
ThattanahalliSouth-East2.70 km
IggalurNorth2.76 km
Dodda HagadeSouth-West2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marasur

Marasur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anekal Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Anekal to Marasur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore to Marasur is about 32 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 Marasur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Marasur

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

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

FAQs about Marasur

Where is Marasur located?

Marasur village is located in Anekal Taluka, Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marasur?

Marasur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the population of Marasur?

Marasur has a total population of 3,034, including 1,641 males and 1,393 females.

How many households are there in Marasur?

There are 770 households in Marasur.

What is the literacy rate in Marasur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marasur is 71.52%. Male literacy is 77.27% and female literacy is 64.75%.