Maradavalli - Sagar, Shivamogga

Maradavalli is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Sagar and around 93 km from Shimoga. Yadajigalemane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maradavalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maradavalli is 607302. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.77 hectares and falls under the 577401 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Maradavalli

According to the 2011 Census, Maradavalli village had a total population of 503 people, including 243 males and 260 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.99%, with male literacy at 84.68% and female literacy at 71.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Maradavalli

Maradavalli 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 Maradavalli

Maradavalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Maradavalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Maradavalli is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maradavalli

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

Health Facilities in Maradavalli

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

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