Marikuppa - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Marikuppa is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Bangarpet and around 36 km from Kolar. Marikuppam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marikuppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marikuppa is 622687. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.18 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Marikuppa

According to the 2011 Census, Marikuppa village had a total population of 730 people, including 352 males and 378 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.02%, with male literacy at 82.79% and female literacy at 62.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Marikuppa

Marikuppa 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 Marikuppa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Marikuppa. The nearest railway station is Marikuppam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Marikuppa is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Marikuppa is about 36 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 Marikuppa

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

Health Facilities in Marikuppa

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

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