Meruvapalli - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Meruvapalli is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kanagamakala Palli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meruvapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meruvapalli is 623887. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.47 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Meruvapalli 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 Meruvapalli

As per Census 2011, Meruvapalli village has a total population of 251 people, consisting of 121 males and 130 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 149 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Meruvapalli

Meruvapalli 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 Meruvapalli

Meruvapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chik Ballapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Meruvapalli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Meruvapalli is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meruvapalli

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

Health Facilities in Meruvapalli

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

FAQs about Meruvapalli