Marandahalli - Bangarapet, Kolar

Marandahalli is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Budikote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marandahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marandahalli is 622553. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.6 hectares and falls under the 563114 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Marandahalli

As per Census 2011, Marandahalli village has a total population of 616 people, consisting of 305 males and 311 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 292 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 123 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population616305311
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1095851
Scheduled Castes (SC)1236063
Scheduled Tribes (ST)862
Literate Population292170122
Illiterate Population324135189

Nearby Villages of Marandahalli

Marandahalli 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)
BommaganahalliSouth-East1.01 km
VoosarahalliWest1.69 km
YachamanahalliSouth-East1.73 km
SorakayalahalliSouth-West1.98 km
BudikoteNorth-East2.27 km
GodagahalliSouth2.28 km
UkkundaNorth-West2.31 km
KodagurkiEast2.47 km
UpasapuraEast2.75 km
ChikkasandraSouth-West2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marandahalli

Marandahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Varadapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Bangarpet to Marandahalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Marandahalli is about 30 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 Marandahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Marandahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Marandahalli

Where is Marandahalli located?

Marandahalli village is located in Bangarapet Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marandahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Marandahalli is Budikote.

What is the pincode of Marandahalli?

The pincode of Marandahalli is 563114.

What is the population of Marandahalli?

Marandahalli has a total population of 616, including 305 males and 311 females.

How many households are there in Marandahalli?

There are 125 households in Marandahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Marandahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marandahalli is 47.40%. Male literacy is 55.74% and female literacy is 39.23%.