Martur - Shahabad, Kalaburagi

Martur is a village situated in the Shahabad taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from Chitapur and around 14 km from Gulbarga. Martor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Martur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Martur is 620645. The village covers a total geographical area of 5145.02 hectares and falls under the 585228 pincode. Shahabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Martur

As per Census 2011, Martur village has a total population of 5,027 people, consisting of 2,559 males and 2,468 females. The village has 947 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 717 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,719 literate and 2,308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,467 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 85 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,0272,5592,468
Child Population (0–6 yrs)717386331
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,467738729
Scheduled Tribes (ST)854738
Literate Population2,7191,5911,128
Illiterate Population2,3089681,340

Nearby Villages of Martur

Martur 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)
DharmapurNorth-East5.06 km
DevantegnurEast5.55 km
KhandalNorth-West5.85 km
Itga KhandalWest5.85 km
Maha NagarEast6.03 km
Nandoor (k)North6.39 km
Nandoor (b)North-East6.66 km
MugulnagaonNorth-East8.21 km
KesratgiNorth8.24 km
AldihalEast8.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Martur

Public transport in the Martur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Martur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahabad to Martur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Martur is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Martur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Martur

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

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

FAQs about Martur

Where is Martur located?

Martur village is located in Shahabad Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Martur?

The Gram Panchayat of Martur is Martor.

What is the pincode of Martur?

The pincode of Martur is 585228.

What is the population of Martur?

Martur has a total population of 5,027, including 2,559 males and 2,468 females.

How many households are there in Martur?

There are 947 households in Martur.

What is the literacy rate in Martur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Martur is 54.09%. Male literacy is 62.17% and female literacy is 45.71%.