Marepalli - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Marepalli is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Thadigol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marepalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marepalli is 621505. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.33 hectares and falls under the 563135 pincode. Srinivaspur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Marepalli

As per Census 2011, Marepalli village has a total population of 294 people, consisting of 153 males and 141 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 179 literate and 115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 179 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population294153141
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331815
Scheduled Castes (SC)1799485
Literate Population17910475
Illiterate Population1154966

Nearby Villages of Marepalli

Marepalli 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)
JangamasettipalliSouth1.02 km
KasettipalliNorth1.19 km
KamalavaripalliWest1.34 km
KoosandraEast1.96 km
KotapalliSouth-East2.35 km
ThadigolSouth-West2.53 km
DoddabandarlahalliNorth-East2.58 km
ChinnagepalliSouth-West2.77 km
ReddimpalliEast3.12 km
KappalliWest3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marepalli

Marepalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinivaspur to Marepalli is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Marepalli 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 Marepalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Marepalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Marepalli

Where is Marepalli located?

Marepalli village is located in Srinivaspur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marepalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Marepalli is Thadigol.

What is the pincode of Marepalli?

The pincode of Marepalli is 563135.

What is the population of Marepalli?

Marepalli has a total population of 294, including 153 males and 141 females.

How many households are there in Marepalli?

There are 65 households in Marepalli.

What is the literacy rate in Marepalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marepalli is 60.88%. Male literacy is 67.97% and female literacy is 53.19%.