Marasa - Sagar, Shivamogga

Marasa is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Sagar and around 76 km from Shimoga. Nadakalasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marasa is 607203. The village covers a total geographical area of 566.97 hectares and falls under the 577434 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Marasa 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 Marasa

According to the 2011 Census, Marasa village had a total population of 897 people, including 447 males and 450 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.19%, with male literacy at 85.93% and female literacy at 60.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Marasa

Marasa 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 Marasa

Marasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Marasa is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Marasa is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marasa

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

Health Facilities in Marasa

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

FAQs about Marasa