Malavalli

Malavalli is a town and a taluka in Mandya district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Malavalli town in history is quoted dates back to 27 March 1799 - Fourth Anglo Mysore War. Battle of Malavalli was fought between Tippu Sultan's Mysore Army against the British East India Company led by Arthur Wellesley. The men from the town fought fiercely and laid down their lives.

Malavalli
Town
Nickname: 
Malvalli
Malavalli
Location in Karnataka, India
Malavalli
Malavalli (India)
Coordinates: 12.38°N 77.08°E / 12.38; 77.08
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictMandya
Government
  TypeTown Municipal Council
  BodyMalavalli Town Municipal Council
Area
  Town10.36 km2 (4.00 sq mi)
  Rural
806.45 km2 (311.37 sq mi)
Elevation
610 m (2,000 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Town37,601
  Density3,600/km2 (9,400/sq mi)
  Rural
245,664
Languages
  OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
571430
Vehicle registrationKA-11
Websitewww.malavallitown.mrc.gov.in

The town was ruled by the Nada Yajamaan family. The postal code of Malavalli is 571430.

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