Marakalagatta - Mulbagal, Kolar

Marakalagatta is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Urukuntemittur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marakalagatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marakalagatta is 622946. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.53 hectares and falls under the 563127 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Marakalagatta

According to the 2011 Census, Marakalagatta village had a total population of 447 people, including 238 males and 209 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.09%, with male literacy at 80.19% and female literacy at 52.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Marakalagatta

Marakalagatta 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 Marakalagatta

Marakalagatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Marakalagatta is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Marakalagatta is about 43 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 Marakalagatta

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

Health Facilities in Marakalagatta

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

FAQs about Marakalagatta