Markalu - Malavalli, Mandya

Markalu is a village situated in the Malavalli taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malavalli and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Hittanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Markalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markalu is 614678. The village covers a total geographical area of 823.82 hectares and falls under the 571424 pincode. Malavalli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Markalu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnarajpet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Markalu

According to the 2011 Census, Markalu village had a total population of 3,144 people, including 1,620 males and 1,524 females, living in 743 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.49%, with male literacy at 66.90% and female literacy at 55.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Markalu

Markalu 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 Markalu

Markalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandya, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malavalli to Markalu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Markalu is about 42 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 Markalu

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

Health Facilities in Markalu

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

FAQs about Markalu