Mallapura

Mallapura is a village located in Shimoga taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 26km away from Shimoga, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Mallapura village. As per 2009 stats, Mallapura village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mallapura is 608341. The village spans a total geographical area of 416.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577218. Shimoga is nearest town to Mallapura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mallapura 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 Shivamogga Rural 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 Mallapura

Population of Mallapura

According to the 2011 Census, Mallapura has a total population of about 1,479, with approximately 751 males and 728 females. The sex ratio is around 969 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 164 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 69 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.66%, with male literacy at about 79.49% and female literacy near 71.70%. There are around 277 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mallapura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mallapura

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

Nearby Villages of Mallapura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mallapura