Marenahalli - Jagalur, Davanagere

Marenahalli is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Donnehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marenahalli is 606518. The village covers a total geographical area of 694.09 hectares and falls under the 577528 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Marenahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Marenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Marenahalli village had a total population of 1,264 people, including 641 males and 623 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.66%, with male literacy at 80.84% and female literacy at 54.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 970.

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

Nearby Villages of Marenahalli

Marenahalli 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 Marenahalli

Marenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chitradurg, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Marenahalli is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Marenahalli is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Marenahalli

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

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