Malalikere - Arkalgud, Hassan

Malalikere is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Mokali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malalikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malalikere is 616590. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.46 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Malalikere

As per Census 2011, Malalikere village has a total population of 1,195 people, consisting of 599 males and 596 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 715 literate and 480 illiterate residents. Additionally, 423 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,195599596
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1216259
Scheduled Castes (SC)423207216
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population715434281
Illiterate Population480165315

Nearby Villages of Malalikere

Malalikere 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MachagodanahalliNorth1.51 km
BanadahalliNorth-West1.59 km
RamenahalliWest1.63 km
MokaliSouth-East1.65 km
TejurSouth-West2.01 km
MuthigeEast2.04 km
Kanive KavalSouth2.42 km
MadikehosahalliSouth2.89 km
KattimallenahalliWest2.94 km
MadihalliSouth-East2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malalikere

Malalikere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Malalikere is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Malalikere is about 34 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 Malalikere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Malalikere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Malalikere

Where is Malalikere located?

Malalikere village is located in Arkalgud Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malalikere?

The Gram Panchayat of Malalikere is Mokali.

What is the pincode of Malalikere?

The pincode of Malalikere is 573102.

What is the population of Malalikere?

Malalikere has a total population of 1,195, including 599 males and 596 females.

How many households are there in Malalikere?

There are 268 households in Malalikere.

What is the literacy rate in Malalikere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malalikere is 59.83%. Male literacy is 72.45% and female literacy is 47.15%.