Maralappanahalli - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Maralappanahalli is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Talakayalabetta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maralappanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maralappanahalli is 624062. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.68 hectares and falls under the 562104 pincode. Sidlaghatta is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Maralappanahalli 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 Maralappanahalli

As per Census 2011, Maralappanahalli village has a total population of 182 people, consisting of 94 males and 88 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 103 literate and 79 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1829488
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231112
Scheduled Castes (SC)673235
Scheduled Tribes (ST)332013
Literate Population1036340
Illiterate Population793148

Nearby Villages of Maralappanahalli

Maralappanahalli 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)
DimbarlahalliEast0.86 km
RayappanahalliSouth-West1.59 km
VaddahalliWest2.01 km
ThalakayalabettaNorth-East2.01 km
MuchchataladinneNorth-West2.68 km
AlagurkiSouth-East2.76 km
KudupakunteWest2.84 km
BachanahalliNorth-West3.04 km
DevaganahalliEast3.23 km
DibburahalliWest3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maralappanahalli

Maralappanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hunsenahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidlaghatta to Maralappanahalli is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Maralappanahalli is about 40 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 Maralappanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Maralappanahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maralappanahalli 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Maralappanahalli

Where is Maralappanahalli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Maralappanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Maralappanahalli is Talakayalabetta.

What is the pincode of Maralappanahalli?

The pincode of Maralappanahalli is 562104.

What is the population of Maralappanahalli?

Maralappanahalli has a total population of 182, including 94 males and 88 females.

How many households are there in Maralappanahalli?

There are 33 households in Maralappanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Maralappanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maralappanahalli is 56.59%. Male literacy is 67.02% and female literacy is 45.45%.