Marur - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Marur is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Pavagada and around 128 km from Tumkur. Arasikere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marur is 610624. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.47 hectares and falls under the 572116 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Marur

According to the 2011 Census, Marur village had a total population of 478 people, including 222 males and 256 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,153 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.63%, with male literacy at 82.78% and female literacy at 54.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Marur

Marur 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 Marur

Marur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Marur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Marur is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marur

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

Health Facilities in Marur

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

FAQs about Marur