Mallapura - Alur, Hassan

Mallapura is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Mallapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallapura is 616238. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.33 hectares and falls under the 573129 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Mallapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mallapura

According to the 2011 Census, Mallapura village had a total population of 800 people, including 393 males and 407 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.81%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 71.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Mallapura

Mallapura 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 Mallapura

Mallapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Mallapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Mallapura is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mallapura

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

Health Facilities in Mallapura

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

FAQs about Mallapura