Malenahalli Kaval - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Malenahalli Kaval is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gunderi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malenahalli Kaval village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malenahalli Kaval is 605746. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.01 hectares and falls under the 577526 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Malenahalli Kaval

According to the 2011 Census, Malenahalli Kaval village had a total population of 257 people, including 138 males and 119 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.25%, with male literacy at 89.43% and female literacy at 74.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Malenahalli Kaval

Malenahalli Kaval 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 Malenahalli Kaval

Malenahalli Kaval is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nulemuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Malenahalli Kaval is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Malenahalli Kaval is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malenahalli Kaval

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

Health Facilities in Malenahalli Kaval

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

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