Maragalale - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Maragalale is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Tirthahalli and around 73 km from Shimoga. Guddekoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maragalale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maragalale is 608098. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.47 hectares and falls under the 577414 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Maragalale 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 Maragalale

As per Census 2011, Maragalale village has a total population of 389 people, consisting of 203 males and 186 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 287 literate and 102 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Maragalale

Maragalale 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 Maragalale

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Maragalale. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Maragalale is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Maragalale is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maragalale

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

Health Facilities in Maragalale

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

FAQs about Maragalale