Marganakunte - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Marganakunte is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Marganukunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marganakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marganakunte is 623797. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.51 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Marganakunte

As per Census 2011, Marganakunte village has a total population of 2,199 people, consisting of 1,131 males and 1,068 females. The village has 538 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,182 literate and 1,017 illiterate residents. Additionally, 328 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 628 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Marganakunte

Marganakunte 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 Marganakunte

Marganakunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakarlapalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Marganakunte is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Marganakunte is about 36 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 Marganakunte

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

Health Facilities in Marganakunte

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

FAQs about Marganakunte