Mareguddi - Jamkhandi, Bagalkote

Mareguddi is a village situated in the Jamkhandi taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Jamkhandi and around 72 km from Bagalkot. Mareguddhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mareguddi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mareguddi is 598446. The village covers a total geographical area of 1934.47 hectares and falls under the 587121 pincode. Jamkhandi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mareguddi

According to the 2011 Census, Mareguddi village had a total population of 5,665 people, including 2,846 males and 2,819 females, living in 1,051 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.45%, with male literacy at 74.04% and female literacy at 54.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 518, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 302.

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

Nearby Villages of Mareguddi

Mareguddi 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 Mareguddi

Mareguddi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagalkot, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamkhandi to Mareguddi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Mareguddi is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mareguddi

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

Health Facilities in Mareguddi

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

FAQs about Mareguddi