Maragondanahalli - Arsikere, Hassan

Maragondanahalli is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Arakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maragondanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maragondanahalli is 615495. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.35 hectares and falls under the 573112 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Maragondanahalli

As per Census 2011, Maragondanahalli village has a total population of 497 people, consisting of 232 males and 265 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 1,142 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population497232265
Child Population (0–6 yrs)582434
Scheduled Castes (SC)20795112
Literate Population345180165
Illiterate Population15252100

Nearby Villages of Maragondanahalli

Maragondanahalli 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)
ThavarehalliNorth0.68 km
KelaginahosahalliSouth0.93 km
VaderahalliNorth-East1.66 km
BeluvalliSouth1.95 km
BevinahalliNorth2.22 km
MelinahosahalliSouth-West2.26 km
ChikkajjikattehalliNorth-West2.51 km
KenkerehalliNorth-East2.76 km
BommenahalliSouth-East3.13 km
ArakereSouth-East3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maragondanahalli

Maragondanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Maragondanahalli is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Maragondanahalli is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maragondanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Maragondanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Maragondanahalli

Where is Maragondanahalli located?

Maragondanahalli village is located in Arsikere Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maragondanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Maragondanahalli is Arakere.

What is the pincode of Maragondanahalli?

The pincode of Maragondanahalli is 573112.

What is the population of Maragondanahalli?

Maragondanahalli has a total population of 497, including 232 males and 265 females.

How many households are there in Maragondanahalli?

There are 119 households in Maragondanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Maragondanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maragondanahalli is 69.42%. Male literacy is 77.59% and female literacy is 62.26%.