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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Mallappanahalli village has a total population of 1,210 people, consisting of 602 males and 608 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 807 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,210602608
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1256857
Scheduled Castes (SC)244129115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)723636
Literate Population807440367
Illiterate Population403162241

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GolagondanahalliNorth-East1.84 km
KurudugirenahalliWest1.97 km
SalabommanahalliNorth-West2.58 km
KariobenahalliSouth2.74 km
GiddaobanahalliSouth-West3.26 km
KalavibagiNorth-East3.64 km
GuilaluSouth-West4.91 km
VaddikereNorth5.23 km
Thadapinachinnammana HalliWest5.24 km
HarthikoteEast5.25 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mallappanahalli

Where is Mallappanahalli located?

Mallappanahalli village is located in Hiriyur Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mallappanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Mallappanahalli is Harthikote.

What is the pincode of Mallappanahalli?

The pincode of Mallappanahalli is 577545.

What is the population of Mallappanahalli?

Mallappanahalli has a total population of 1,210, including 602 males and 608 females.

How many households are there in Mallappanahalli?

There are 281 households in Mallappanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Mallappanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mallappanahalli is 66.69%. Male literacy is 73.09% and female literacy is 60.36%.