Marur - Kushalnagar, Kodagu

Marur is a village situated in the Kushalnagar taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Somwarpet and around 42 km from Madikeri. Hebbale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marur is 617976. The village covers a total geographical area of 850.76 hectares and falls under the 571232 pincode. Kushalnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Marur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madikeri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marur

According to the 2011 Census, Marur village had a total population of 1,153 people, including 558 males and 595 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.73%, with male literacy at 76.08% and female literacy at 58.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 571, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Marur

Marur 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 Marur

Public transport in the Marur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushalnagar to Marur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Marur 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 Marur

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

Health Facilities in Marur

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

FAQs about Marur