Marikoppa - Honnali, Davanagere

Marikoppa is a village situated in the Honnali taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnali and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marikoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marikoppa is 606812. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.46 hectares and falls under the 577217 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Marikoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Marikoppa village had a total population of 783 people, including 389 males and 394 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.62%, with male literacy at 78.86% and female literacy at 62.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Marikoppa

Marikoppa 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 Marikoppa

Marikoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konagavalli Halt, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Marikoppa is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Marikoppa is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marikoppa

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

Health Facilities in Marikoppa

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

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