Marur

Marur is a village located in Hunsur taluka of Mysore district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Hunsur (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Mysore. As per 2009 stats, Hirikyathanahalli is the gram panchayat of Marur village.

Here you can discover what makes Marur unique in its vibrant Hunsur-Mysore region. You’ll see Marur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Marur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Marur is 618295. The village spans a total geographical area of 998.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 571134. Hunsur is nearest town to Marur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Marur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hunsur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Marur

Population of Marur

According to the 2011 Census, Marur has a total population of about 2,101, with approximately 1,065 males and 1,036 females. The sex ratio is around 972 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 220 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 239 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 647. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.26%, with male literacy at about 55.40% and female literacy near 40.93%. There are around 472 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Marur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Marur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Marur. As per the 2011 stats, Marur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Marur

Knowing the nearby villages of Marur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Marur.

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