Mallikapura - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Mallikapura is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Talagawara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mallikapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallikapura is 624620. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.37 hectares and falls under the 563128 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Mallikapura

As per Census 2011, Mallikapura village has a total population of 716 people, consisting of 361 males and 355 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 423 literate and 293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 522 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population716361355
Child Population (0–6 yrs)853946
Scheduled Castes (SC)1206258
Scheduled Tribes (ST)522255267
Literate Population423242181
Illiterate Population293119174

Nearby Villages of Mallikapura

Mallikapura 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)
MarapalliNorth-East1.32 km
VaddihalliWest1.73 km
TalagavaraSouth-East1.84 km
MasthenahalliNorth1.85 km
SubbarayanapeteSouth-West1.99 km
JangamaseegehalliNorth-West2.23 km
HalsurdinneNorth2.65 km
Talagavara AmanikereSouth-East2.78 km
LingadeeranahalliSouth3.03 km
VirupakshapuraSouth-West3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mallikapura

Mallikapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hunsenahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Mallikapura is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Mallikapura is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mallikapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Mallikapura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mallikapura 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 >10 km

FAQs about Mallikapura

Where is Mallikapura located?

Mallikapura village is located in Chintamani Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mallikapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Mallikapura is Talagawara.

What is the pincode of Mallikapura?

The pincode of Mallikapura is 563128.

What is the population of Mallikapura?

Mallikapura has a total population of 716, including 361 males and 355 females.

How many households are there in Mallikapura?

There are 139 households in Mallikapura.

What is the literacy rate in Mallikapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mallikapura is 59.08%. Male literacy is 67.04% and female literacy is 50.99%.