The Indian Census report of 2001 provides detail information about the town. According to the report, Marandahalli had a population of 10,171. Males and females account for an equal proportion of the population. In Marandahalli, 12% of the population is less than six years of age. The average literacy rate of Marandahalli is 61%, which is higher than the national average literacy rate, which is 59.5%. To be specific, the male literacy rate is 66% and the female literacy rate is 55%. The major occupation of the people living here is farming. Chief crops cultivated here are paddy, tomato, and sugarcane. Coconut and banana trees cover Marandahalli and groundnuts are also cultivated here. The Sanakumara Nadhi passes through this town and joins the River Cauvery in Hogenakkal. Some prime attractions in and around Marandahalli are Hosur, Thally, Government Museum, Rayakottah Fort Krishnagiri Fort, Kelavarapalli Dam, Tillany Fine Arts Museum and Gallery, Krishnagiri Dam, and Hogenakkal Waterfalls. |