Mallurahalli - Challakere, Chitradurga

Mallurahalli is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Mallurahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallurahalli is 605236. The village covers a total geographical area of 2436.58 hectares and falls under the 577536 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Mallurahalli 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 Mallurahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Mallurahalli village had a total population of 5,291 people, including 2,751 males and 2,540 females, living in 902 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.35%, with male literacy at 69.45% and female literacy at 48.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 890, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,788.

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

Nearby Villages of Mallurahalli

Mallurahalli 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 Mallurahalli

Mallurahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bommagundanakere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Mallurahalli is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Mallurahalli is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mallurahalli

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

Health Facilities in Mallurahalli

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

FAQs about Mallurahalli