Makkalageri - Gokak, Belagavi

Makkalageri is a village situated in the Gokak taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Gokak and around 64 km from Belgaum. Makkalageri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makkalageri is 597487. The village covers a total geographical area of 1528.69 hectares and falls under the 591344 pincode. Gokak is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Makkalageri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gokak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Belagavi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Makkalageri

According to the 2011 Census, Makkalageri village had a total population of 4,123 people, including 2,095 males and 2,028 females, living in 722 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.77%, with male literacy at 63.24% and female literacy at 40.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 364.

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

Nearby Villages of Makkalageri

Makkalageri 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 Makkalageri

Makkalageri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parkanhatti, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gokak to Makkalageri is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Makkalageri is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makkalageri

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

Health Facilities in Makkalageri

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

FAQs about Makkalageri