Mallapura - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Mallapura is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Bhadravati and around 28 km from Shimoga. Mydolalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mallapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallapura is 608530. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.58 hectares and falls under the 577243 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Mallapura

According to the 2011 Census, Mallapura village had a total population of 1,151 people, including 586 males and 565 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.70%, with male literacy at 84.07% and female literacy at 73.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Mallapura

Mallapura 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 Mallapura

Mallapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Mallapura is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Mallapura is about 28 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 Mallapura

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

Health Facilities in Mallapura

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

FAQs about Mallapura