Mangalgi - Chitaguppa, Bidar

Mangalgi is a village situated in the Chitaguppa taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Homnabad and around 46 km from Bidar. Mangalgi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalgi is 600324. The village covers a total geographical area of 1244.81 hectares and falls under the 585329 pincode. Chitgoppa is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Mangalgi

According to the 2011 Census, Mangalgi village had a total population of 5,157 people, including 2,595 males and 2,562 females, living in 1,020 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.76%, with male literacy at 74.97% and female literacy at 58.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,423, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 590.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,1572,5952,562
Child Population (0–6 yrs)723382341
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,423717706
Scheduled Tribes (ST)590285305
Literate Population2,9601,6591,301
Illiterate Population2,1979361,261

Nearby Villages of Mangalgi

Mangalgi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KukundaSouth3.10 km
Malag (k)North3.85 km
BhootpurEast4.31 km
YadgaSouth-East4.51 km
KodadurNorth-West4.57 km
MeenhabalSouth-West4.68 km
RaikodNorth-East5.05 km
SalhalliWest5.76 km
KachurSouth-East6.14 km
ArebommanhalliSouth6.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mangalgi

Mangalgi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Seram, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chitgoppa to Mangalgi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Mangalgi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangalgi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mangalgi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mangalgi

Where is Mangalgi located?

Mangalgi village is located in Chitaguppa Taluka, Bidar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mangalgi?

Mangalgi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mangalgi?

The pincode of Mangalgi is 585329.

What is the population of Mangalgi?

Mangalgi had a total population of 5,157, including 2,595 males and 2,562 females.

How many households are there in Mangalgi?

Mangalgi had 1,020 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mangalgi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mangalgi was 66.76%. Male literacy was 74.97% and female literacy was 58.58%.