Mallasamudra - Challakere, Chitradurga

Mallasamudra is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Devareddihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mallasamudra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallasamudra is 605283. The village covers a total geographical area of 600.34 hectares and falls under the 577529 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Mallasamudra

According to the 2011 Census, Mallasamudra village had a total population of 1,727 people, including 867 males and 860 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.47%, with male literacy at 71.89% and female literacy at 51.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Mallasamudra

Mallasamudra 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 Mallasamudra

Public transport in the Mallasamudra is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bommagundanakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Mallasamudra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Mallasamudra is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mallasamudra

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

Health Facilities in Mallasamudra

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

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