Malavalli - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Malavalli is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from Hosanagara and around 50 km from Shimoga. Heddharipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malavalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malavalli is 607951. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.58 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Malavalli

As per Census 2011, Malavalli village has a total population of 406 people, consisting of 206 males and 200 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 330 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malavalli are given below:

Nearby Villages of Malavalli

Malavalli 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 Malavalli

Malavalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Malavalli is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Malavalli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malavalli

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

Health Facilities in Malavalli

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

FAQs about Malavalli