Mallur - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Mallur is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Mallur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallur is 624239. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.88 hectares and falls under the 562102 pincode. Sidlaghatta is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Mallur

As per Census 2011, Mallur village has a total population of 3,294 people, consisting of 1,648 males and 1,646 females. The village has 776 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 295 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,283 literate and 1,011 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2941,6481,646
Child Population (0–6 yrs)295159136
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,305650655
Scheduled Tribes (ST)824141
Literate Population2,2831,2561,027
Illiterate Population1,011392619

Nearby Villages of Mallur

Mallur 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)
BhattrenahalliSouth1.40 km
MelurNorth-East1.41 km
KambadahalliNorth2.03 km
MuthurNorth-West2.17 km
KommasandraSouth-West2.30 km
KoogatathimmanahalliNorth2.35 km
BaktharahalliEast2.45 km
PuraSouth-East2.53 km
ChowdasandraNorth-East2.82 km
AnkathattiSouth3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mallur

Public transport in the Mallur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gidnahali, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidlaghatta to Mallur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Mallur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mallur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mallur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Mallur

Where is Mallur located?

Mallur village is located in Sidlaghatta Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mallur?

Mallur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mallur?

The pincode of Mallur is 562102.

What is the population of Mallur?

Mallur has a total population of 3,294, including 1,648 males and 1,646 females.

How many households are there in Mallur?

There are 776 households in Mallur.

What is the literacy rate in Mallur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mallur is 69.31%. Male literacy is 76.21% and female literacy is 62.39%.