Malur - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Malur is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Hosanagara and around 65 km from Shimoga. Humcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malur is 607991. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.96 hectares and falls under the 577436 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Malur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Malur

According to the 2011 Census, Malur village had a total population of 647 people, including 310 males and 337 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.38%, with male literacy at 78.39% and female literacy at 61.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Malur

Malur 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 Malur

Malur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Malur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Malur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malur

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

Health Facilities in Malur

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

FAQs about Malur