Mallappanahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Mallappanahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Harthikote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mallappanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallappanahalli is 606070. The village covers a total geographical area of 568.96 hectares and falls under the 577545 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mallappanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Mallappanahalli village had a total population of 1,210 people, including 602 males and 608 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.38%, with male literacy at 82.40% and female literacy at 66.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Mallappanahalli

Mallappanahalli 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 Mallappanahalli

Mallappanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Mallappanahalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Mallappanahalli is about 25 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 Mallappanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Mallappanahalli

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

FAQs about Mallappanahalli