Maralur - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Maralur is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kadalaveni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maralur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maralur is 623251. The village covers a total geographical area of 702.91 hectares and falls under the 561210 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Maralur

According to the 2011 Census, Maralur village had a total population of 1,926 people, including 970 males and 956 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.91%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 54.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 424.

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

Nearby Villages of Maralur

Maralur 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 Maralur

Maralur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauribidanur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Maralur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Maralur 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 Maralur

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

Health Facilities in Maralur

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

FAQs about Maralur