Marappanahalli - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Marappanahalli is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Turuvekere and around 80 km from Tumkur. Tandaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marappanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marappanahalli is 612319. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.47 hectares and falls under the 572224 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Marappanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Marappanahalli village had a total population of 329 people, including 156 males and 173 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.26%, with male literacy at 81.21% and female literacy at 63.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Marappanahalli

Marappanahalli 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 Marappanahalli

Marappanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Marappanahalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Marappanahalli is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marappanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Marappanahalli

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

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