Margal - Bangarapet, Kolar

Margal is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Karahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Margal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Margal is 622490. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.62 hectares and falls under the 563114 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Margal village had a total population of 2,113 people, including 1,068 males and 1,045 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.86%, with male literacy at 72.73% and female literacy at 56.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 601, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Margal

Margal 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 Margal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Margal. The nearest railway station is Bangarapet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Margal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Margal is about 21 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 Margal

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

Health Facilities in Margal

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

FAQs about Margal