Maravalalu - Arkalgud, Hassan

Maravalalu is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bychanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maravalalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maravalalu is 616616. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.56 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Maravalalu village had a total population of 735 people, including 396 males and 339 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.99%, with male literacy at 82.55% and female literacy at 63.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Maravalalu

Maravalalu 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 Maravalalu

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Maravalalu. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Maravalalu is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Maravalalu 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 Maravalalu

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

Health Facilities in Maravalalu

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

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