Malemachikere - Jagalur, Davanagere

Malemachikere is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Gurusiddapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malemachikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malemachikere is 606394. The village covers a total geographical area of 907.96 hectares and falls under the 577528 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Malemachikere

As per Census 2011, Malemachikere village has a total population of 860 people, consisting of 433 males and 427 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 453 literate and 407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 225 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 191 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malemachikere

Malemachikere 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 Malemachikere

Malemachikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Malemachikere is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Malemachikere is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malemachikere

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

Health Facilities in Malemachikere

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

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