Malalakere - Davanagere

Malalakere is a village situated in the Davanagere taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Davanagere, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Malalkere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malalakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malalakere is 606697. The village covers a total geographical area of 1031.54 hectares and falls under the 577514 pincode. Davangere is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Malalakere

As per Census 2011, Malalakere village has a total population of 2,794 people, consisting of 1,444 males and 1,350 females. The village has 624 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,936 literate and 858 illiterate residents. Additionally, 356 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 698 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7941,4441,350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)25015595
Scheduled Castes (SC)356188168
Scheduled Tribes (ST)698348350
Literate Population1,9361,062874
Illiterate Population858382476

Nearby Villages of Malalakere

Malalakere 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)
DyamenahalliNorth-East2.73 km
RamagondanahalliNorth-East2.93 km
KodihalliNorth-West3.03 km
KandagalSouth-West3.03 km
KashipuraNorth3.05 km
BadaEast3.10 km
MaradiSouth-East3.61 km
AttigereNorth4.70 km
SyagaleWest5.17 km
UppanaikanahalliSouth-East5.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malalakere

Malalakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodaganur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Davangere to Malalakere is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Malalakere is about 26 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 Malalakere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Malalakere

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

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

FAQs about Malalakere

Where is Malalakere located?

Malalakere village is located in Davanagere Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malalakere?

The Gram Panchayat of Malalakere is Malalkere.

What is the pincode of Malalakere?

The pincode of Malalakere is 577514.

What is the population of Malalakere?

Malalakere has a total population of 2,794, including 1,444 males and 1,350 females.

How many households are there in Malalakere?

There are 624 households in Malalakere.

What is the literacy rate in Malalakere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malalakere is 69.29%. Male literacy is 73.55% and female literacy is 64.74%.