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

According to the 2011 Census, Malalakere village had a total population of 2,794 people, including 1,444 males and 1,350 females, living in 624 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.10%, with male literacy at 82.39% and female literacy at 69.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 356, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 698.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Malalakere