Malur

Malur is a village located in Hosanagara taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Hosanagara (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Humcha is the gram panchayat of Malur village.

Here you can discover what makes Malur unique in its vibrant Hosanagara-Shimoga region. You’ll see Malur’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 Malur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malur is 607991. The village spans a total geographical area of 539.96 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577436. Hosanagara is nearest town to Malur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Malur 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 Tirthahalli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Malur

Population of Malur

According to the 2011 Census, Malur has a total population of about 647, with approximately 310 males and 337 females. The sex ratio is around 1087 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.98%, with male literacy at about 69.03% and female literacy near 55.49%. There are around 141 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malur

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

Nearby Villages of Malur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Malur