Malavalli - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Malavalli is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Shikarpur and around 100 km from Shimoga. Malavalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malavalli is 607679. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.29 hectares and falls under the 577428 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Shikaripura 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 1,635 people, consisting of 841 males and 794 females. The village has 398 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,077 literate and 558 illiterate residents. Additionally, 533 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Malavalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Malavalli is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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