Marakudi - Raybag, Belagavi

Marakudi is a village situated in the Raybag taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Raibag and around 103 km from Belgaum. Kappalgudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marakudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marakudi is 597409. The village covers a total geographical area of 587.35 hectares and falls under the 591235 pincode. Mudalgi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Marakudi

As per Census 2011, Marakudi village has a total population of 923 people, consisting of 485 males and 438 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 532 literate and 391 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Marakudi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Marakudi

Marakudi 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 Marakudi

Marakudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raybag, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudalgi to Marakudi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Marakudi is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marakudi

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

Health Facilities in Marakudi

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

FAQs about Marakudi