Magalu

Magalu is a village located in Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Arkalgud (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Holalagodu is the gram panchayat of Magalu village.

Here you can discover what makes Magalu unique in its vibrant Arkalgud-Hassan region. You’ll see Magalu’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Magalu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Magalu is 616526. The village spans a total geographical area of 243.21 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573102. Arkalgud is nearest town to Magalu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Magalu village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Arkalgud Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Magalu

Population of Magalu

According to the 2011 Census, Magalu has a total population of about 579, with approximately 295 males and 284 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 243 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.40%, with male literacy at about 63.05% and female literacy near 45.42%. There are around 139 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Magalu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Magalu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Magalu. As per the 2011 stats, Magalu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Magalu

Knowing the nearby villages of Magalu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Magalu.

Frequently Asked Questions about Magalu