Murugamalla - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Murugamalla is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Muragamalla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murugamalla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murugamalla is 624489. The village covers a total geographical area of 477.61 hectares and falls under the 563146 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Murugamalla 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 Murugamalla

According to the 2011 Census, Murugamalla village had a total population of 2,283 people, including 1,178 males and 1,105 females, living in 520 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.84%, with male literacy at 70.39% and female literacy at 61.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 466.

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

Nearby Villages of Murugamalla

Murugamalla 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 Murugamalla

Murugamalla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddanatta Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Murugamalla is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Murugamalla is about 37 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 Murugamalla

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

Health Facilities in Murugamalla

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

FAQs about Murugamalla