Malleshwara (Rural) - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Malleshwara (Rural) is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Kadur and around 43 km from Chikmagalur. Malleshwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malleshwara (Rural) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malleshwara (Rural) is 609504. The village covers a total geographical area of 680.72 hectares and falls under the 577548 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Malleshwara (Rural) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kadur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malleshwara (Rural)

According to the 2011 Census, Malleshwara (Rural) village had a total population of 1,498 people, including 753 males and 745 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.56%, with male literacy at 82.20% and female literacy at 68.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 528, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Malleshwara (Rural)

Malleshwara (Rural) 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 Malleshwara (Rural)

Malleshwara (Rural) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Malleshwara (Rural) is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Malleshwara (Rural) is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malleshwara (Rural)

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

Health Facilities in Malleshwara (Rural)

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

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