Malavalli - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Malavalli is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Nenekatte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malavalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malavalli is 619487. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.54 hectares and falls under the 571111 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Malavalli

According to the 2011 Census, Malavalli village had a total population of 1,129 people, including 562 males and 567 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.79%, with male literacy at 66.92% and female literacy at 48.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 430.

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

Nearby Villages of Malavalli

Malavalli 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 Malavalli

Malavalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavalande, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Malavalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Malavalli 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 Malavalli

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

Health Facilities in Malavalli

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

FAQs about Malavalli