Marahalli - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Marahalli is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Tirthahalli and around 52 km from Shimoga. Kannangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marahalli is 608140. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.3 hectares and falls under the 577232 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Marahalli 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 Marahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Marahalli village had a total population of 431 people, including 219 males and 212 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.83%, with male literacy at 83.92% and female literacy at 69.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Marahalli

Marahalli 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 Marahalli

Marahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Marahalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Marahalli is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marahalli

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

Health Facilities in Marahalli

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

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