Lokavalli - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Lokavalli is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Mudigere and around 34 km from Chikmagalur. Halemudigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokavalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokavalli is 609979. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.85 hectares and falls under the 577132 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Lokavalli

According to the 2011 Census, Lokavalli village had a total population of 480 people, including 250 males and 230 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.45%, with male literacy at 88.19% and female literacy at 71.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokavalli

Lokavalli 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 Lokavalli

Public transport in the Lokavalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Lokavalli is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Lokavalli is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokavalli

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

Health Facilities in Lokavalli

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

FAQs about Lokavalli