Malapur village, Sandur taluk | Pincode 583128

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LGD code: 605031
Pincode: 583128
Post office: Choranur
Population: 1,155
Households: 197
Literacy rate: 39.1%
Sex ratio: 1052 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 551
Distance to district centre: 23 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 272 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 305 km
Nearest railway station: Daroji · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Malapur compares

By population, Malapur ranks #54 of 84 villages in Sandur mandal.

Literacy rate

39.1%

−12.6% vs mandal average

Malapur: 39.1%
Sandur mandal: 51.7%
Ballari district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,052

+82 vs mandal average

Malapur: 1,052
Sandur mandal: 970

Household size

people per home

5.9

+0.6 vs mandal average

Malapur: 5.9
Sandur mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Malapur at a glance

Malapur is a village of 1,155 people in 197 households (Census 2011) in Sandur taluk, Ballari district, Karnataka, the 54th-largest of 84 villages in Sandur taluk. Literacy is 39%, 13 points below the taluk average of 52% and the sex ratio is 1,052 women per 1,000 men. It lies 23 km from the Ballari district centre, 3 km from Daroji, the nearest town, 4 km from Daroji railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 583128, served by Choranur post office; the LGD village code is 605031. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 6 km away. The village votes in Sandur assembly constituency, represented by MLA E. Tukaram. The population is estimated at 3,499 in 2026, up 203% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Malapur · this village	1,155	39%	—
Kondapura · Sandur	328	—	0 km N
Basapura · Sandur	0	—	0 km N
Rajapur · Sandur	2,696	47%	0 km N
Sovenahalli · Sandur	3,577	47%	1.7 km NE
Jiginahalli · Sandur	1,417	56%	2.4 km N
Daroji · Sandur	10,993	49%	2.8 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Malapur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SANDUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 26
Distance to district HQ (km): 43
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 26
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): VITTALAPURA
Total area (ha): 960.71
Irrigated area (ha): 72.9
Forest area (ha): 282.18

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Malapur

LGD code: 605031
Pincode: 583128
Post office: Choranur
Population (Census 2011): 1,155
Population (projected 2026): 3,499
Households: 197
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1052
Literacy rate: 39.1%
Coordinates: 15.25662°N, 76.69015°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bellary
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sandur
Member of Parliament: E. Tukaram
Member of Legislative Assembly: E. Tukaram
Block / Mandal: Sandur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Ballari district level

Then & Now

Malapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,155

Census 2011 baseline

+202.9%

Population · 2026

3,499

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

197

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,155Census 2011
Households: 197Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1052 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,4992026 proj. · +202.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,16,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,01,428MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,37,39,456ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Ballari district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ballari district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ballari district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Malapur · Sandur mandal area

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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Veni Virapura
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Getting there

How to reach Malapur

Mandal centre

Sandur · ≈ 4.0 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ballari · ≈ 23 km

≈ 47 min by car · 55 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,993 people

Daroji · ≈ 2.8 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru272 kmcapital
Hyderabad305 km
Chennai455 km
Mumbai587 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDaroji4 km
Bus stopVeni Virapura14 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital6 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India4 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum24 km
CollegeSpgu Education Society Iti9 km
Police stationPolice station7 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Malapur

2 Mosques mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🕌Jamia MasjidMosque<1 km ↗
🕌Mavinahalli mosqueMosque2.3 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

Reported by The Siasat Daily.

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Sep

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Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Sep

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Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security

Reported by Udayavani.

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News from Ballari & Karnataka

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
siasat.comyesterday
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
indianexpress.comyesterday
Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
Udayavani3 days ago
Karnataka HC asks SEC to go ahead with panchayat polls after State says ward formation, reservation complete
Bar and Bench6 days ago
This farmhouse in Karnataka's village of Tulasigeri is a testament to modest living
Architectural Digest India6 days ago
Karnataka govt to move Supreme Court against Centre for withholding Rs 2,186 crore panchayats grants
Deccan Herald7 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Malapur

What is the pincode of Malapur?

The pincode of Malapur, Sandur taluk, Ballari district, Karnataka is 583128. The post office is Choranur.

Which post office delivers to Malapur?

Mail for Malapur is delivered through Choranur post office, pincode 583128, in Sandur taluk, Ballari district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Malapur located?

Malapur is a village in Sandur taluk of Ballari district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Malapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Malapur village has a population of 1,155 across 197 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Malapur in?

Malapur falls under the Bellary Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Malapur in?

Malapur falls under the Sandur assembly constituency (AC #95) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Malapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Malapur village is 39.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Malapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Malapur village is 1052 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Malapur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Malapur, including Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti (Free Bus Travel for Women). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Malapur from Ballari district centre?

Malapur is approximately 23 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ballari district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Malapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Malapur village is 605031.

Which is the nearest town to Malapur?

Daroji (population 10,993, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 3 km from Malapur in a straight line.

How big is Malapur compared to other villages in Sandur taluk?

Malapur ranks 54 of 84 villages in Sandur taluk by Census 2011 population (1,155 residents).

How far is Malapur from Bengaluru?

Malapur is about 272 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 354 km.

How far is Malapur from Hyderabad?

Malapur is about 305 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 396 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Malapur?

Daroji is the nearest railway station to Malapur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Malapur?

Veni Virapura is the nearest bus stop to Malapur, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Malapur?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Malapur, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Malapur?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Malapur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Malapur?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Malapur, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MLA of Malapur?

Malapur falls under Sandur assembly constituency (AC 95). The sitting MLA is E. Tukaram (INC).

Who is the MP for Malapur?

Malapur is in Bellary Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is E. Tukaram (INC).

What is the population of Malapur in 2026?

Malapur is estimated at 3,499 people in 2026, up about 203% from 1,155 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Malapur in?

Karnataka falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Malapur in Ballari district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-08
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)