Marapura - Holalkere, Chitradurga
Marapura is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Hire Yemmiganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marapura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Marapura is 605636. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.04 hectares and falls under the 577518 pincode.
Marapura 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.
Nearby Villages of Marapura
Marapura 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dandigenahalli | North-West | 1.61 km |
| Dasarahalli | South | 1.67 km |
| Vishvanathanahalli | North | 1.74 km |
| Kalagatta | East | 2.27 km |
| Doddabbigere | South-West | 3.30 km |
| Mallenahalli | North-East | 3.36 km |
| Siddanamatha | North-West | 3.57 km |
| Hiriyur | North | 3.66 km |
| Kadur Kaval | South | 3.68 km |
| Chikkabbigere | West | 3.97 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Marapura
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Marapura. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chitradurga to Marapura is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Marapura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Marapura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Marapura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Marapura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Marapura
Where is Marapura located?
Marapura village is located in Holalkere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Marapura?
The Gram Panchayat of Marapura is Hire Yemmiganur.
What is the pincode of Marapura?
The pincode of Marapura is 577518.